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Subtract 8/27 from 4/84

4/84 - 8/27 is -47/189.

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,
   4/84 = 4 × 9/84 × 9 = 36/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   8/27 = 8 × 28/27 × 28 = 224/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/756 - 224/756 = 36 - 224/756 = -188/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/189

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