Answers

Subtract 84/48 from 28/84

1^st number: 28/84, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

28/84 - 84/48 is -17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   28/84 = 28 × 4/84 × 4 = 112/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   84/48 = 84 × 7/48 × 7 = 588/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/336 - 588/336 = 112 - 588/336 = -476/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12

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