Answers

Subtract 84/7 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 12 0/7

4/2 - 84/7 is -10/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   4/2 = 4 × 7/2 × 7 = 28/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   84/7 = 84 × 2/7 × 2 = 168/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/14 - 168/14 = 28 - 168/14 = -140/14
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/1

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