Answers

Subtract 48/6 from 9/84

1^st number: 9/84, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

9/84 - 48/6 is -221/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   9/84 = 9 × 1/84 × 1 = 9/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   48/6 = 48 × 14/6 × 14 = 672/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/84 - 672/84 = 9 - 672/84 = -663/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/28

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