Answers

Subtract 24/84 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 24/84

60/10 - 24/84 is 40/7.

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,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/420 - 120/420 = 2520 - 120/420 = 2400/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
6. In mixed form: 55/7

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