Answers

Subtract 40/49 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 40/49

84/28 - 40/49 is 107/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   84/28 = 84 × 7/28 × 7 = 588/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   40/49 = 40 × 4/49 × 4 = 160/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/196 - 160/196 = 588 - 160/196 = 428/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/49
6. In mixed form: 29/49

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