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Subtract 35/84 from 30/14

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 35/84

30/14 - 35/84 is 145/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   30/14 = 30 × 6/14 × 6 = 180/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/84 - 35/84 = 180 - 35/84 = 145/84
5. In mixed form: 161/84

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