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Subtract 48/84 from 3/96

3/96 - 48/84 is -121/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   48/84 = 48 × 8/84 × 8 = 384/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/672 - 384/672 = 21 - 384/672 = -363/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/224

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