Answers

Subtract 30/84 from 60/28

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 30/84

60/28 - 30/84 is 25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   30/84 = 30 × 1/84 × 1 = 30/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/84 - 30/84 = 180 - 30/84 = 150/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
6. In mixed form: 111/14

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