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Subtract 84/63 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 21/63

30/5 - 84/63 is 14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   30/5 = 30 × 63/5 × 63 = 1890/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   84/63 = 84 × 5/63 × 5 = 420/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/315 - 420/315 = 1890 - 420/315 = 1470/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
6. In mixed form: 42/3

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