Answers

Subtract 16/12 from 10/84

1^st number: 10/84, 2^nd number: 1 4/12

10/84 - 16/12 is -17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   16/12 = 16 × 7/12 × 7 = 112/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/84 - 112/84 = 10 - 112/84 = -102/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14

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