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Subtract 5/27 from 15/84

15/84 - 5/27 is -5/756.

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,
   15/84 = 15 × 9/84 × 9 = 135/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   5/27 = 5 × 28/27 × 28 = 140/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/756 - 140/756 = 135 - 140/756 = -5/756

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