Answers

Subtract 45/84 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 45/84

84/8 - 45/84 is 279/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   84/8 = 84 × 21/8 × 21 = 1764/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   45/84 = 45 × 2/84 × 2 = 90/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/168 - 90/168 = 1764 - 90/168 = 1674/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/28
6. In mixed form: 927/28

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