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Subtract 7/60 from 84/75

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 7/60

84/75 - 7/60 is 301/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   84/75 = 84 × 4/75 × 4 = 336/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/300 - 35/300 = 336 - 35/300 = 301/300
5. In mixed form: 11/300

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