Answers

Subtract 70/3 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

84/28 - 70/3 is -61/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   84/28 = 84 × 3/28 × 3 = 252/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   70/3 = 70 × 28/3 × 28 = 1960/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/84 - 1960/84 = 252 - 1960/84 = -1708/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/3

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