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Subtract 30/12 from 7/84

1^st number: 7/84, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

7/84 - 30/12 is -29/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/84 - 210/84 = 7 - 210/84 = -203/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/12

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