Answers

Subtract 49/16 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

24/84 - 49/16 is -311/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   24/84 = 24 × 4/84 × 4 = 96/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   49/16 = 49 × 21/16 × 21 = 1029/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/336 - 1029/336 = 96 - 1029/336 = -933/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/112

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