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Subtract 27/84 from 2/36

2/36 - 27/84 is -67/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/252 - 81/252 = 14 - 81/252 = -67/252

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