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Subtract 7/60 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 7/60

84/10 - 7/60 is 497/60.

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,
   7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/60 - 7/60 = 504 - 7/60 = 497/60
5. In mixed form: 817/60

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