Answers

Subtract 84/8 from 4/48

1^st number: 4/48, 2^nd number: 10 4/8

4/48 - 84/8 is -125/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   84/8 = 84 × 6/8 × 6 = 504/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/48 - 504/48 = 4 - 504/48 = -500/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/12

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