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Subtract 8/3 from 15/84

1^st number: 15/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/3

15/84 - 8/3 is -209/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/84 - 224/84 = 15 - 224/84 = -209/84

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