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Subtract 48/84 from 3/24

3/24 - 48/84 is -25/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   48/84 = 48 × 2/84 × 2 = 96/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/168 - 96/168 = 21 - 96/168 = -75/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/56

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