Answers

Subtract 6/84 from 75/24

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

75/24 - 6/84 is 171/56.

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,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/168 - 12/168 = 525 - 12/168 = 513/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/56
6. In mixed form: 33/56

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