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Subtract 84/9 from 9/60

1^st number: 9/60, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

9/60 - 84/9 is -551/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/180 - 1680/180 = 27 - 1680/180 = -1653/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -551/60

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