Answers

Subtract 10/7 from 14/84

1^st number: 14/84, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

14/84 - 10/7 is -53/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   10/7 = 10 × 12/7 × 12 = 120/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/84 - 120/84 = 14 - 120/84 = -106/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/42

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