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Subtract 7/45 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 7/45

84/12 - 7/45 is 308/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   84/12 = 84 × 15/12 × 15 = 1260/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/180 - 28/180 = 1260 - 28/180 = 1232/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 308/45
6. In mixed form: 638/45

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