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Subtract 9/49 from 3/84

3/84 - 9/49 is -29/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   3/84 = 3 × 7/84 × 7 = 21/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   9/49 = 9 × 12/49 × 12 = 108/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/588 - 108/588 = 21 - 108/588 = -87/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/196

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