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Subtract 8/63 from 2/84

2/84 - 8/63 is -13/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/252 - 32/252 = 6 - 32/252 = -26/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/126

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