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Subtract 2/12 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 2/12

84/64 - 2/12 is 55/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   2/12 = 2 × 16/12 × 16 = 32/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/192 - 32/192 = 252 - 32/192 = 220/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/48
6. In mixed form: 17/48

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