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Subtract 16/84 from 30/56

30/56 - 16/84 is 29/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   16/84 = 16 × 2/84 × 2 = 32/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/168 - 32/168 = 90 - 32/168 = 58/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/84

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