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Subtract 48/84 from 3/8

3/8 - 48/84 is -11/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   48/84 = 48 × 2/84 × 2 = 96/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/168 - 96/168 = 63 - 96/168 = -33/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/56

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