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Subtract 2/72 from 5/84

5/84 - 2/72 is 2/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   5/84 = 5 × 6/84 × 6 = 30/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/504 - 14/504 = 30 - 14/504 = 16/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63

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