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Subtract 4/36 from 5/84

5/84 - 4/36 is -13/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/252 - 28/252 = 15 - 28/252 = -13/252

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