Answers

Subtract 96/72 from 3/84

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 1 24/72

3/84 - 96/72 is -109/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   3/84 = 3 × 6/84 × 6 = 18/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   96/72 = 96 × 7/72 × 7 = 672/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/504 - 672/504 = 18 - 672/504 = -654/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/84

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