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Subtract 2/84 from 30/60

30/60 - 2/84 is 10/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/420 - 10/420 = 210 - 10/420 = 200/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/21

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