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Subtract 10/27 from 27/84

27/84 - 10/27 is -37/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   27/84 = 27 × 9/84 × 9 = 243/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   10/27 = 10 × 28/27 × 28 = 280/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   243/756 - 280/756 = 243 - 280/756 = -37/756

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