Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 4/84

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

4/84 - 84/60 is -142/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   84/60 = 84 × 7/60 × 7 = 588/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/420 - 588/420 = 20 - 588/420 = -568/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -142/105

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