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Subtract 28/48 from 28/84

28/84 - 28/48 is -1/4.

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,
   28/84 = 28 × 4/84 × 4 = 112/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/336 - 196/336 = 112 - 196/336 = -84/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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