Answers

Subtract 36/24 from 12/84

1^st number: 12/84, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

12/84 - 36/24 is -19/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   12/84 = 12 × 2/84 × 2 = 24/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/168 - 252/168 = 24 - 252/168 = -228/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14

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