Answers

Subtract 84/30 from 75/84

1^st number: 75/84, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

75/84 - 84/30 is -267/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   75/84 = 75 × 5/84 × 5 = 375/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   84/30 = 84 × 14/30 × 14 = 1176/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/420 - 1176/420 = 375 - 1176/420 = -801/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -267/140

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