Answers

Subtract 56/84 from 5/10

5/10 - 56/84 is -1/6.

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,
   5/10 = 5 × 42/10 × 42 = 210/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/420 - 280/420 = 210 - 280/420 = -70/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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