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Subtract 10/84 from 3/60

3/60 - 10/84 is -29/420.

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,
   3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/420 - 50/420 = 21 - 50/420 = -29/420

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