Answers

Subtract 30/84 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 30/84

49/8 - 30/84 is 323/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   49/8 = 49 × 21/8 × 21 = 1029/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   30/84 = 30 × 2/84 × 2 = 60/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1029/168 - 60/168 = 1029 - 60/168 = 969/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/56
6. In mixed form: 543/56

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