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Subtract 6/54 from 3/84

3/84 - 6/54 is -19/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   3/84 = 3 × 9/84 × 9 = 27/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   6/54 = 6 × 14/54 × 14 = 84/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/756 - 84/756 = 27 - 84/756 = -57/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/252

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