Answers

Subtract 48/6 from 30/84

1^st number: 30/84, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

30/84 - 48/6 is -107/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   30/84 = 30 × 1/84 × 1 = 30/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   48/6 = 48 × 14/6 × 14 = 672/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/84 - 672/84 = 30 - 672/84 = -642/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/14

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