Answers

Subtract 49/54 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 49/54

84/12 - 49/54 is 329/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/108 - 98/108 = 756 - 98/108 = 658/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/54
6. In mixed form: 65/54

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