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Subtract 63/27 from 84/4

1^st number: 21 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

84/4 - 63/27 is 56/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   84/4 = 84 × 27/4 × 27 = 2268/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/108 - 252/108 = 2268 - 252/108 = 2016/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/3
6. In mixed form: 182/3

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