Answers

Subtract 84/10 from 56/84

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 8 4/10

56/84 - 84/10 is -116/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   84/10 = 84 × 42/10 × 42 = 3528/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/420 - 3528/420 = 280 - 3528/420 = -3248/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/15

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