Answers

Subtract 27/24 from 42/84

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

42/84 - 27/24 is -5/8.

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,
   42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/168 - 189/168 = 84 - 189/168 = -105/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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