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Subtract 5/84 from 10/12

10/12 - 5/84 is 65/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/84 - 5/84 = 70 - 5/84 = 65/84

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