Answers

Subtract 84/75 from 5/10

1^st number: 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

5/10 - 84/75 is -31/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   5/10 = 5 × 15/10 × 15 = 75/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   84/75 = 84 × 2/75 × 2 = 168/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/150 - 168/150 = 75 - 168/150 = -93/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50

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