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Subtract 6/70 from 1/84

1/84 - 6/70 is -31/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   6/70 = 6 × 6/70 × 6 = 36/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/420 - 36/420 = 5 - 36/420 = -31/420

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