Answers

Subtract 72/24 from 6/84

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

6/84 - 72/24 is -41/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/168 - 504/168 = 12 - 504/168 = -492/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/14

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