Answers

Subtract 81/28 from 84/6

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 25/28

84/6 - 81/28 is 311/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   84/6 = 84 × 14/6 × 14 = 1176/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   81/28 = 81 × 3/28 × 3 = 243/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/84 - 243/84 = 1176 - 243/84 = 933/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/28
6. In mixed form: 113/28

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