Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 3/84

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

3/84 - 48/24 is -55/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/168 - 336/168 = 6 - 336/168 = -330/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/28

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