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Subtract 12/24 from 1/84

1/84 - 12/24 is -41/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/168 - 84/168 = 2 - 84/168 = -82/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/84

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