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Subtract 5/84 from 30/2

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/84

30/2 - 5/84 is 1255/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   30/2 = 30 × 42/2 × 42 = 1260/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/84 - 5/84 = 1260 - 5/84 = 1255/84
5. In mixed form: 1479/84

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