Answers

Subtract 84/5 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 16 4/5

8/6 - 84/5 is -232/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   84/5 = 84 × 6/5 × 6 = 504/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/30 - 504/30 = 40 - 504/30 = -464/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -232/15

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