Answers

Subtract 14/84 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 14/84

7/5 - 14/84 is 37/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   7/5 = 7 × 84/5 × 84 = 588/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   14/84 = 14 × 5/84 × 5 = 70/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/420 - 70/420 = 588 - 70/420 = 518/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
6. In mixed form: 17/30

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