Answers

Subtract 60/6 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 10 0/6

84/28 - 60/6 is -7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   84/28 = 84 × 3/28 × 3 = 252/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   60/6 = 60 × 14/6 × 14 = 840/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/84 - 840/84 = 252 - 840/84 = -588/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/1

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