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Subtract 5/30 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 5/30

84/60 - 5/30 is 37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/60 - 10/60 = 84 - 10/60 = 74/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
6. In mixed form: 17/30

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