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Subtract 25/84 from 2/27

2/27 - 25/84 is -169/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   25/84 = 25 × 9/84 × 9 = 225/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/756 - 225/756 = 56 - 225/756 = -169/756

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