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Subtract 9/4 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

84/60 - 9/4 is -17/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
   9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/60 - 135/60 = 84 - 135/60 = -51/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/20

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