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Subtract 3/84 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 3/84

49/24 - 3/84 is 337/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/168 - 6/168 = 343 - 6/168 = 337/168
5. In mixed form: 21/168

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