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Subtract 70/27 from 5/84

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

5/84 - 70/27 is -1915/756.

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,
   70/27 = 70 × 28/27 × 28 = 1960/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/756 - 1960/756 = 45 - 1960/756 = -1915/756

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