Answers

Subtract 2/81 from 84/48

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 2/81

84/48 - 2/81 is 559/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   84/48 = 84 × 27/48 × 27 = 2268/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   2/81 = 2 × 16/81 × 16 = 32/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1296 - 32/1296 = 2268 - 32/1296 = 2236/1296
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 559/324
6. In mixed form: 1235/324

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