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Subtract 5/27 from 10/84

10/84 - 5/27 is -25/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    10/84 = 10 × 9/84 × 9 = 90/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    5/27 = 5 × 28/27 × 28 = 140/756
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/756 - 140/756 = 90 - 140/756 = -50/756
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/378

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