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Subtract 84/72 from 1/4

1^st number: 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

1/4 - 84/72 is -11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   1/4 = 1 × 18/4 × 18 = 18/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   84/72 = 84 × 1/72 × 1 = 84/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/72 - 84/72 = 18 - 84/72 = -66/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12

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