Answers

Subtract 45/28 from 84/42

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

84/42 - 45/28 is 11/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   84/42 = 84 × 2/42 × 2 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/84 - 135/84 = 168 - 135/84 = 33/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/28

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