Answers

Subtract 84/28 from 1/3

1^st number: 1/3, 2^nd number: 3 0/28

1/3 - 84/28 is -8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   1/3 = 1 × 28/3 × 28 = 28/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   84/28 = 84 × 3/28 × 3 = 252/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/84 - 252/84 = 28 - 252/84 = -224/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3

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