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Subtract 10/84 from 60/36

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 10/84

60/36 - 10/84 is 65/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   60/36 = 60 × 7/36 × 7 = 420/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   10/84 = 10 × 3/84 × 3 = 30/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/252 - 30/252 = 420 - 30/252 = 390/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/42
6. In mixed form: 123/42

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