Answers

Subtract 48/27 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

84/24 - 48/27 is 31/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   84/24 = 84 × 9/24 × 9 = 756/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   48/27 = 48 × 8/27 × 8 = 384/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/216 - 384/216 = 756 - 384/216 = 372/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/18
6. In mixed form: 113/18

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