Answers

Subtract 2/60 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 2/60

84/10 - 2/60 is 251/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   84/10 = 84 × 6/10 × 6 = 504/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/60 - 2/60 = 504 - 2/60 = 502/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/30
6. In mixed form: 811/30

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