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Subtract 10/45 from 14/84

14/84 - 10/45 is -1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   14/84 = 14 × 15/84 × 15 = 210/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   10/45 = 10 × 28/45 × 28 = 280/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/1260 - 280/1260 = 210 - 280/1260 = -70/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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