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Subtract 20/6 from 10/84

1^st number: 10/84, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

10/84 - 20/6 is -45/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 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 6 × 14 = 84,
   20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/84 - 280/84 = 10 - 280/84 = -270/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/14

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