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Subtract 7/16 from 24/84

24/84 - 7/16 is -17/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   24/84 = 24 × 4/84 × 4 = 96/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/336 - 147/336 = 96 - 147/336 = -51/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/112

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