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Subtract 48/7 from 3/84

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

3/84 - 48/7 is -191/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   48/7 = 48 × 12/7 × 12 = 576/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/84 - 576/84 = 3 - 576/84 = -573/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/28

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