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Subtract 3/24 from 8/49

8/49 - 3/24 is 15/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   8/49 = 8 × 24/49 × 24 = 192/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   3/24 = 3 × 49/24 × 49 = 147/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/1176 - 147/1176 = 192 - 147/1176 = 45/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/392

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