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Subtract 18/16 from 6/84

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

6/84 - 18/16 is -59/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   6/84 = 6 × 4/84 × 4 = 24/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   18/16 = 18 × 21/16 × 21 = 378/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/336 - 378/336 = 24 - 378/336 = -354/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/56

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