Answers

Subtract 60/84 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 60/84

50/5 - 60/84 is 65/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   50/5 = 50 × 84/5 × 84 = 4200/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   60/84 = 60 × 5/84 × 5 = 300/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4200/420 - 300/420 = 4200 - 300/420 = 3900/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/7
6. In mixed form: 92/7

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