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Subtract 24/84 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 24/84

60/35 - 24/84 is 10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   60/35 = 60 × 12/35 × 12 = 720/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/420 - 120/420 = 720 - 120/420 = 600/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
6. In mixed form: 13/7

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