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Subtract 14/24 from 48/84

48/84 - 14/24 is -1/84.

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,
   48/84 = 48 × 2/84 × 2 = 96/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/168 - 98/168 = 96 - 98/168 = -2/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84

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