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Subtract 12/28 from 2/24

2/24 - 12/28 is -29/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   12/28 = 12 × 6/28 × 6 = 72/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/168 - 72/168 = 14 - 72/168 = -58/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/84

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