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Subtract 84/54 from 2/28

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

2/28 - 84/54 is -187/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   84/54 = 84 × 14/54 × 14 = 1176/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/756 - 1176/756 = 54 - 1176/756 = -1122/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/126

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