Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 2/6

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

2/6 - 84/60 is -16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/60 - 84/60 = 20 - 84/60 = -64/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15

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