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Subtract 5/12 from 28/84

28/84 - 5/12 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   28/84 = 28 × 1/84 × 1 = 28/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/84 - 35/84 = 28 - 35/84 = -7/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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