Answers

Subtract 10/24 from 90/84

1^st number: 1 6/84, 2^nd number: 10/24

90/84 - 10/24 is 55/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   90/84 = 90 × 2/84 × 2 = 180/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/168 - 70/168 = 180 - 70/168 = 110/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/84

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