Answers

Subtract 84/72 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

84/56 - 84/72 is 1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   84/56 = 84 × 9/56 × 9 = 756/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/504 - 588/504 = 756 - 588/504 = 168/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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