Answers

Subtract 63/56 from 54/84

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

54/84 - 63/56 is -27/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   54/84 = 54 × 2/84 × 2 = 108/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/168 - 189/168 = 108 - 189/168 = -81/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/56

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