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Subtract 12/84 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 12/84

16/10 - 12/84 is 51/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   16/10 = 16 × 42/10 × 42 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/420 - 60/420 = 672 - 60/420 = 612/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
6. In mixed form: 116/35

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