Answers

Subtract 60/84 from 70/75

70/75 - 60/84 is 23/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   70/75 = 70 × 28/75 × 28 = 1960/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/2100 - 1500/2100 = 1960 - 1500/2100 = 460/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/105

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