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Subtract 27/84 from 2/16

2/16 - 27/84 is -11/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   27/84 = 27 × 4/84 × 4 = 108/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/336 - 108/336 = 42 - 108/336 = -66/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/56

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