Answers

Subtract 3/36 from 84/75

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 3/36

84/75 - 3/36 is 311/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   84/75 = 84 × 12/75 × 12 = 1008/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/900 - 75/900 = 1008 - 75/900 = 933/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/300
6. In mixed form: 111/300

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