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Subtract 3/84 from 14/60

14/60 - 3/84 is 83/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/420 - 15/420 = 98 - 15/420 = 83/420

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