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Subtract 54/4 from 5/84

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 13 2/4

5/84 - 54/4 is -1129/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   54/4 = 54 × 21/4 × 21 = 1134/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/84 - 1134/84 = 5 - 1134/84 = -1129/84

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