Answers

Subtract 54/27 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

24/84 - 54/27 is -12/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   24/84 = 24 × 9/84 × 9 = 216/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   54/27 = 54 × 28/27 × 28 = 1512/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/756 - 1512/756 = 216 - 1512/756 = -1296/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/7

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