Answers

Subtract 42/32 from 48/84

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

48/84 - 42/32 is -83/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   48/84 = 48 × 8/84 × 8 = 384/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   42/32 = 42 × 21/32 × 21 = 882/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/672 - 882/672 = 384 - 882/672 = -498/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/112

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