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Subtract 6/18 from 84/7

1^st number: 12 0/7, 2^nd number: 6/18

84/7 - 6/18 is 35/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   84/7 = 84 × 18/7 × 18 = 1512/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/126 - 42/126 = 1512 - 42/126 = 1470/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
6. In mixed form: 112/3

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