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Subtract 45/28 from 84/14

1^st number: 6 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

84/14 - 45/28 is 123/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   84/14 = 84 × 2/14 × 2 = 168/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/28 - 45/28 = 168 - 45/28 = 123/28
5. In mixed form: 411/28

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