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Subtract 5/49 from 12/84

12/84 - 5/49 is 2/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   12/84 = 12 × 7/84 × 7 = 84/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/588 - 60/588 = 84 - 60/588 = 24/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/49

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