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Subtract 49/72 from 24/84

24/84 - 49/72 is -199/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   24/84 = 24 × 6/84 × 6 = 144/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/504 - 343/504 = 144 - 343/504 = -199/504

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