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Subtract 35/54 from 2/84

2/84 - 35/54 is -118/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   35/54 = 35 × 14/54 × 14 = 490/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/756 - 490/756 = 18 - 490/756 = -472/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -118/189

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