Answers

Subtract 42/32 from 49/84

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

49/84 - 42/32 is -35/48.

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,
   49/84 = 49 × 8/84 × 8 = 392/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   42/32 = 42 × 21/32 × 21 = 882/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/672 - 882/672 = 392 - 882/672 = -490/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48

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