Answers

Subtract 40/24 from 7/84

1^st number: 7/84, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

7/84 - 40/24 is -19/12.

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,
   7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/168 - 280/168 = 14 - 280/168 = -266/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12

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