Answers

Subtract 84/12 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 7 0/12

14/5 - 84/12 is -21/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   84/12 = 84 × 5/12 × 5 = 420/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/60 - 420/60 = 168 - 420/60 = -252/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/5

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