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Subtract 96/84 from 3/90

1^st number: 3/90, 2^nd number: 1 12/84

3/90 - 96/84 is -233/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
   3/90 = 3 × 14/90 × 14 = 42/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   96/84 = 96 × 15/84 × 15 = 1440/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/1260 - 1440/1260 = 42 - 1440/1260 = -1398/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -233/210

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