Answers

Subtract 27/84 from 42/4

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 27/84

42/4 - 27/84 is 285/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/84 - 27/84 = 882 - 27/84 = 855/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/28
6. In mixed form: 105/28

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