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Subtract 14/49 from 7/24

7/24 - 14/49 is 1/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   14/49 = 14 × 24/49 × 24 = 336/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/1176 - 336/1176 = 343 - 336/1176 = 7/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/168

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