Answers

Subtract 28/48 from 84/54

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 28/48

84/54 - 28/48 is 35/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   84/54 = 84 × 8/54 × 8 = 672/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   28/48 = 28 × 9/48 × 9 = 252/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/432 - 252/432 = 672 - 252/432 = 420/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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