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Subtract 27/84 from 20/3

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 27/84

20/3 - 27/84 is 533/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   20/3 = 20 × 28/3 × 28 = 560/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/84 - 27/84 = 560 - 27/84 = 533/84
5. In mixed form: 629/84

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