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Subtract 27/14 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

24/84 - 27/14 is -23/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   27/14 = 27 × 6/14 × 6 = 162/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/84 - 162/84 = 24 - 162/84 = -138/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/14

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