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Subtract 8/3 from 7/84

1^st number: 7/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/3

7/84 - 8/3 is -31/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/84 - 224/84 = 7 - 224/84 = -217/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/12

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