Answers

Subtract 10/24 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 10/24

84/28 - 10/24 is 31/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   84/28 = 84 × 6/28 × 6 = 504/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/168 - 70/168 = 504 - 70/168 = 434/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
6. In mixed form: 27/12

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