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Subtract 5/84 from 14/72

14/72 - 5/84 is 17/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   5/84 = 5 × 6/84 × 6 = 30/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/504 - 30/504 = 98 - 30/504 = 68/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/126

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