Answers

Subtract 25/84 from 28/16

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 25/84

28/16 - 25/84 is 61/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   28/16 = 28 × 21/16 × 21 = 588/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/336 - 100/336 = 588 - 100/336 = 488/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
6. In mixed form: 119/42

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