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Subtract 70/84 from 60/32

1^st number: 1 28/32, 2^nd number: 70/84

60/32 - 70/84 is 25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   60/32 = 60 × 21/32 × 21 = 1260/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/672 - 560/672 = 1260 - 560/672 = 700/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
6. In mixed form: 11/24

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