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Subtract 27/84 from 15/21

15/21 - 27/84 is 11/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/84 - 27/84 = 60 - 27/84 = 33/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/28

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