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Subtract 80/84 from 2/9

2/9 - 80/84 is -46/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   80/84 = 80 × 3/84 × 3 = 240/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/252 - 240/252 = 56 - 240/252 = -184/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/63

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