Answers

Subtract 84/40 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

84/24 - 84/40 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/120 - 252/120 = 420 - 252/120 = 168/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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