Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 84/96

1^st number: 84/96, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

84/96 - 70/50 is -21/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/2400 - 3360/2400 = 2100 - 3360/2400 = -1260/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40

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