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Subtract 2/3 from 49/84

49/84 - 2/3 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   2/3 = 2 × 28/3 × 28 = 56/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/84 - 56/84 = 49 - 56/84 = -7/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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