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Subtract 12/84 from 35/54

35/54 - 12/84 is 191/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   35/54 = 35 × 14/54 × 14 = 490/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   12/84 = 12 × 9/84 × 9 = 108/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/756 - 108/756 = 490 - 108/756 = 382/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/378

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