Answers

Subtract 84/8 from 60/7

1^st number: 8 4/7, 2^nd number: 10 4/8

60/7 - 84/8 is -27/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   60/7 = 60 × 8/7 × 8 = 480/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   84/8 = 84 × 7/8 × 7 = 588/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/56 - 588/56 = 480 - 588/56 = -108/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/14

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