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Subtract 84/3 from 10/84

1st number: 10/84, 2nd number: 28 0/3

10/84 - 84/3 is -1171/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 3 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 3 × 28 = 84,
    84/3 = 84 × 28/3 × 28 = 2352/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/84 - 2352/84 = 10 - 2352/84 = -2342/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1171/42

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