Answers

Subtract 60/84 from 90/3

1^st number: 30 0/3, 2^nd number: 60/84

90/3 - 60/84 is 205/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   90/3 = 90 × 28/3 × 28 = 2520/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/84 - 60/84 = 2520 - 60/84 = 2460/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/7
6. In mixed form: 292/7

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