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Subtract 4/84 from 2/5

2/5 - 4/84 is 37/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   2/5 = 2 × 84/5 × 84 = 168/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/420 - 20/420 = 168 - 20/420 = 148/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/105

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