Answers

Subtract 18/84 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 18/84

60/10 - 18/84 is 81/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   60/10 = 60 × 42/10 × 42 = 2520/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   18/84 = 18 × 5/84 × 5 = 90/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/420 - 90/420 = 2520 - 90/420 = 2430/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/14
6. In mixed form: 511/14

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