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Subtract 84/4 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 21 0/4

7/24 - 84/4 is -497/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   84/4 = 84 × 6/4 × 6 = 504/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/24 - 504/24 = 7 - 504/24 = -497/24

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