Answers

Subtract 9/8 from 36/84

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

36/84 - 9/8 is -39/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   36/84 = 36 × 2/84 × 2 = 72/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   72/168 - 189/168 = 72 - 189/168 = -117/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/56

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