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Subtract 2/75 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 2/75

84/60 - 2/75 is 103/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   84/60 = 84 × 5/60 × 5 = 420/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/300 - 8/300 = 420 - 8/300 = 412/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/75
6. In mixed form: 128/75

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