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Subtract 27/64 from 5/84

5/84 - 27/64 is -487/1344.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
   5/84 = 5 × 16/84 × 16 = 80/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   27/64 = 27 × 21/64 × 21 = 567/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/1344 - 567/1344 = 80 - 567/1344 = -487/1344

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