Answers

Subtract 72/56 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

24/84 - 72/56 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   24/84 = 24 × 2/84 × 2 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/168 - 216/168 = 48 - 216/168 = -168/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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