Answers

Subtract 84/16 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

60/10 - 84/16 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   60/10 = 60 × 8/10 × 8 = 480/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   84/16 = 84 × 5/16 × 5 = 420/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/80 - 420/80 = 480 - 420/80 = 60/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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