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Subtract 6/84 from 7/27

7/27 - 6/84 is 71/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   7/27 = 7 × 28/27 × 28 = 196/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   6/84 = 6 × 9/84 × 9 = 54/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/756 - 54/756 = 196 - 54/756 = 142/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/378

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