Answers

Subtract 7/63 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 7/63

84/60 - 7/63 is 58/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   84/60 = 84 × 21/60 × 21 = 1764/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   7/63 = 7 × 20/63 × 20 = 140/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/1260 - 140/1260 = 1764 - 140/1260 = 1624/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
6. In mixed form: 113/45

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