Answers

Subtract 54/28 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

84/8 - 54/28 is 60/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   84/8 = 84 × 7/8 × 7 = 588/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   54/28 = 54 × 2/28 × 2 = 108/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/56 - 108/56 = 588 - 108/56 = 480/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/7
6. In mixed form: 84/7

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