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Subtract 14/30 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 14/30

84/12 - 14/30 is 98/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   84/12 = 84 × 5/12 × 5 = 420/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/60 - 28/60 = 420 - 28/60 = 392/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
6. In mixed form: 68/15

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