Answers

Subtract 75/6 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 12 3/6

84/12 - 75/6 is -11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   84/12 = 84 × 1/12 × 1 = 84/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   75/6 = 75 × 2/6 × 2 = 150/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/12 - 150/12 = 84 - 150/12 = -66/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2

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