Answers

Subtract 49/24 from 32/84

1^st number: 32/84, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

32/84 - 49/24 is -93/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   32/84 = 32 × 2/84 × 2 = 64/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/168 - 343/168 = 64 - 343/168 = -279/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/56

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