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Subtract 2/56 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 2/56

84/30 - 2/56 is 387/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   84/30 = 84 × 28/30 × 28 = 2352/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/840 - 30/840 = 2352 - 30/840 = 2322/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 387/140
6. In mixed form: 2107/140

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