Answers

Subtract 49/24 from 80/84

1^st number: 80/84, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

80/84 - 49/24 is -61/56.

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,
   80/84 = 80 × 2/84 × 2 = 160/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/168 - 343/168 = 160 - 343/168 = -183/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/56

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