Answers

Subtract 80/14 from 60/84

1^st number: 60/84, 2^nd number: 5 10/14

60/84 - 80/14 is -5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   80/14 = 80 × 6/14 × 6 = 480/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/84 - 480/84 = 60 - 480/84 = -420/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1

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