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Subtract 18/84 from 27/48

27/48 - 18/84 is 39/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/336 - 72/336 = 189 - 72/336 = 117/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/112

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