Answers

Subtract 75/6 from 8/84

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 12 3/6

8/84 - 75/6 is -521/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   75/6 = 75 × 14/6 × 14 = 1050/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/84 - 1050/84 = 8 - 1050/84 = -1042/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -521/42

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