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Subtract 6/7 from 8/24

8/24 - 6/7 is -11/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/168 - 144/168 = 56 - 144/168 = -88/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/21

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