Answers

Subtract 28/84 from 56/24

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 28/84

56/24 - 28/84 is 2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   28/84 = 28 × 2/84 × 2 = 56/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/168 - 56/168 = 392 - 56/168 = 336/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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