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Subtract 10/84 from 2/60

2/60 - 10/84 is -3/35.

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,
   2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/420 - 50/420 = 14 - 50/420 = -36/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35

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