Answers

Subtract 42/40 from 84/14

1^st number: 6 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

84/14 - 42/40 is 99/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   84/14 = 84 × 20/14 × 20 = 1680/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/280 - 294/280 = 1680 - 294/280 = 1386/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/20
6. In mixed form: 419/20

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