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Subtract 20/84 from 5/24

5/24 - 20/84 is -5/168.

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,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/168 - 40/168 = 35 - 40/168 = -5/168

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