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Subtract 5/84 from 28/4

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/84

28/4 - 5/84 is 583/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   28/4 = 28 × 21/4 × 21 = 588/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/84 - 5/84 = 588 - 5/84 = 583/84
5. In mixed form: 679/84

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