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Subtract 7/84 from 60/14

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 7/84

60/14 - 7/84 is 353/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   60/14 = 60 × 6/14 × 6 = 360/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/84 - 7/84 = 360 - 7/84 = 353/84
5. In mixed form: 417/84

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