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Subtract 24/10 from 10/84

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

10/84 - 24/10 is -479/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   24/10 = 24 × 42/10 × 42 = 1008/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/420 - 1008/420 = 50 - 1008/420 = -958/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/210

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