Subtract 6/84 from 60/10, Solve 6 0/10

Subtract 6/84 from 60/10

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

60/10 - 6/84 is 83/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
60/10 = 60 × 42/10 × 42 = 2520/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/420 - 30/420 = 2520 - 30/420 = 2490/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/14
In mixed form: 513/14

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