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Subtract 16/84 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 16/84

6/5 - 16/84 is 106/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   6/5 = 6 × 84/5 × 84 = 504/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/420 - 80/420 = 504 - 80/420 = 424/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/105
6. In mixed form: 11/105

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