Answers

Subtract 70/80 from 84/48

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 70/80

84/48 - 70/80 is 7/8.

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,
   70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/240 - 210/240 = 420 - 210/240 = 210/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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