Answers

Subtract 84/30 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

8/3 - 84/30 is -2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
   8/3 = 8 × 10/3 × 10 = 80/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   84/30 = 84 × 1/30 × 1 = 84/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/30 - 84/30 = 80 - 84/30 = -4/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15

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