Answers

Subtract 7/84 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/84

14/4 - 7/84 is 41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/84 - 7/84 = 294 - 7/84 = 287/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/12
6. In mixed form: 35/12

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