Answers

Subtract 60/6 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 10 0/6

42/14 - 60/6 is -7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   60/6 = 60 × 7/6 × 7 = 420/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/42 - 420/42 = 126 - 420/42 = -294/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/1

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