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Subtract 84/6 from 8/30

1^st number: 8/30, 2^nd number: 14 0/6

8/30 - 84/6 is -206/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   84/6 = 84 × 5/6 × 5 = 420/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/30 - 420/30 = 8 - 420/30 = -412/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -206/15

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