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Subtract 27/84 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 27/84

14/6 - 27/84 is 169/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   14/6 = 14 × 14/6 × 14 = 196/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/84 - 27/84 = 196 - 27/84 = 169/84
5. In mixed form: 21/84

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