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Subtract 48/84 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 48/84

60/15 - 48/84 is 24/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   60/15 = 60 × 28/15 × 28 = 1680/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/420 - 240/420 = 1680 - 240/420 = 1440/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/7
6. In mixed form: 33/7

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