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Subtract 18/64 from 6/84

6/84 - 18/64 is -47/224.

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,
   6/84 = 6 × 16/84 × 16 = 96/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   18/64 = 18 × 21/64 × 21 = 378/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/1344 - 378/1344 = 96 - 378/1344 = -282/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/224

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