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Subtract 60/84 from 30/16

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 60/84

30/16 - 60/84 is 65/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   30/16 = 30 × 21/16 × 21 = 630/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   60/84 = 60 × 4/84 × 4 = 240/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/336 - 240/336 = 630 - 240/336 = 390/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/56
6. In mixed form: 19/56

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