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Subtract 1/10 from 6/84

6/84 - 1/10 is -1/35.

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,
   6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   1/10 = 1 × 42/10 × 42 = 42/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/420 - 42/420 = 30 - 42/420 = -12/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35

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