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Subtract 1/84 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1/84

30/12 - 1/84 is 209/84.

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,
   30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/84 - 1/84 = 210 - 1/84 = 209/84
5. In mixed form: 241/84

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