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Subtract 27/84 from 2/24

2/24 - 27/84 is -5/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/168 - 54/168 = 14 - 54/168 = -40/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/21

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