Answers

Subtract 56/27 from 84/21

1^st number: 4 0/21, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

84/21 - 56/27 is 52/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
   84/21 = 84 × 9/21 × 9 = 756/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   56/27 = 56 × 7/27 × 7 = 392/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/189 - 392/189 = 756 - 392/189 = 364/189
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/27
6. In mixed form: 125/27

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