Answers

Subtract 5/81 from 84/49

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 5/81

84/49 - 5/81 is 937/567.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   84/49 = 84 × 81/49 × 81 = 6804/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   5/81 = 5 × 49/81 × 49 = 245/3969
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6804/3969 - 245/3969 = 6804 - 245/3969 = 6559/3969
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/567
6. In mixed form: 1370/567

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