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Subtract 14/5 from 6/84

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

6/84 - 14/5 is -191/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 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 5 × 84 = 420,
   14/5 = 14 × 84/5 × 84 = 1176/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/420 - 1176/420 = 30 - 1176/420 = -1146/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/70

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