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Subtract 6/7 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 6/7

60/18 - 6/7 is 52/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   60/18 = 60 × 7/18 × 7 = 420/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   6/7 = 6 × 18/7 × 18 = 108/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/126 - 108/126 = 420 - 108/126 = 312/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/21
6. In mixed form: 210/21

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