Answers

Subtract 81/5 from 24/84

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 16 1/5

24/84 - 81/5 is -557/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   81/5 = 81 × 84/5 × 84 = 6804/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/420 - 6804/420 = 120 - 6804/420 = -6684/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -557/35

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