Answers

Subtract 42/84 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 42/84

60/8 - 42/84 is 7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   60/8 = 60 × 21/8 × 21 = 1260/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/168 - 84/168 = 1260 - 84/168 = 1176/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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