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Subtract 16/27 from 5/84

5/84 - 16/27 is -403/756.

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,
   5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/756 - 448/756 = 45 - 448/756 = -403/756

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