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Subtract 8/84 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/84

8/6 - 8/84 is 26/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/84 - 8/84 = 112 - 8/84 = 104/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
6. In mixed form: 15/21

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