Answers

Subtract 84/7 from 2/75

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 12 0/7

2/75 - 84/7 is -898/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   84/7 = 84 × 75/7 × 75 = 6300/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/525 - 6300/525 = 14 - 6300/525 = -6286/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -898/75

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