Answers

Subtract 8/81 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 8/81

84/24 - 8/81 is 551/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   84/24 = 84 × 27/24 × 27 = 2268/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   8/81 = 8 × 8/81 × 8 = 64/648
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/648 - 64/648 = 2268 - 64/648 = 2204/648
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/162
6. In mixed form: 365/162

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