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Subtract 27/48 from 10/84

10/84 - 27/48 is -149/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   10/84 = 10 × 4/84 × 4 = 40/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/336 - 189/336 = 40 - 189/336 = -149/336

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