Answers

Subtract 4/48 from 1/84

1/84 - 4/48 is -1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/336 - 28/336 = 4 - 28/336 = -24/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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