Answers

Subtract 84/14 from 42/60

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 6 0/14

42/60 - 84/14 is -53/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   84/14 = 84 × 30/14 × 30 = 2520/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/420 - 2520/420 = 294 - 2520/420 = -2226/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/10

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