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Subtract 3/14 from 2/24

2/24 - 3/14 is -11/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
   3/14 = 3 × 12/14 × 12 = 36/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/168 - 36/168 = 14 - 36/168 = -22/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/84

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