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Subtract 56/96 from 48/84

48/84 - 56/96 is -1/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   48/84 = 48 × 8/84 × 8 = 384/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   56/96 = 56 × 7/96 × 7 = 392/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/672 - 392/672 = 384 - 392/672 = -8/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84

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