Answers

Subtract 35/32 from 28/84

1^st number: 28/84, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

28/84 - 35/32 is -73/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   28/84 = 28 × 8/84 × 8 = 224/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   35/32 = 35 × 21/32 × 21 = 735/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/672 - 735/672 = 224 - 735/672 = -511/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/96

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