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Subtract 10/9 from 6/84

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

6/84 - 10/9 is -131/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   10/9 = 10 × 28/9 × 28 = 280/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/252 - 280/252 = 18 - 280/252 = -262/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/126

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