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Subtract 25/24 from 84/28

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

84/28 - 25/24 is 47/24.

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,
    25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/168 - 175/168 = 504 - 175/168 = 329/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/24
  6. In mixed form: 123/24

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