Answers

Subtract 14/10 from 6/84

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

6/84 - 14/10 is -93/70.

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,
   14/10 = 14 × 42/10 × 42 = 588/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/420 - 588/420 = 30 - 588/420 = -558/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/70

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