Answers

Subtract 6/56 from 5/84

5/84 - 6/56 is -1/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/168 - 18/168 = 10 - 18/168 = -8/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21

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