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Subtract 18/96 from 6/84

6/84 - 18/96 is -13/112.

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,
   6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/672 - 126/672 = 48 - 126/672 = -78/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/112

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