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Subtract 9/32 from 10/84

10/84 - 9/32 is -109/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   10/84 = 10 × 8/84 × 8 = 80/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/672 - 189/672 = 80 - 189/672 = -109/672

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