Answers

Subtract 7/70 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 7/70

84/60 - 7/70 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   84/60 = 84 × 7/60 × 7 = 588/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/420 - 42/420 = 588 - 42/420 = 546/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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