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Subtract 1/48 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 1/48

84/24 - 1/48 is 167/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   84/24 = 84 × 2/24 × 2 = 168/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/48 - 1/48 = 168 - 1/48 = 167/48
5. In mixed form: 323/48

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