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Subtract 5/60 from 84/4

1^st number: 21 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/60

84/4 - 5/60 is 251/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   84/4 = 84 × 15/4 × 15 = 1260/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/60 - 5/60 = 1260 - 5/60 = 1255/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/12
6. In mixed form: 2011/12

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