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Subtract 3/49 from 5/84

5/84 - 3/49 is -1/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   3/49 = 3 × 12/49 × 12 = 36/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/588 - 36/588 = 35 - 36/588 = -1/588

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