Answers

Subtract 35/80 from 84/48

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 35/80

84/48 - 35/80 is 21/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/240 - 105/240 = 420 - 105/240 = 315/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
6. In mixed form: 15/16

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