Answers

Subtract 84/7 from 49/42

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 12 0/7

49/42 - 84/7 is -65/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   49/42 = 49 × 1/42 × 1 = 49/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   84/7 = 84 × 6/7 × 6 = 504/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/42 - 504/42 = 49 - 504/42 = -455/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/6

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