Answers

Subtract 84/35 from 1/15

1^st number: 1/15, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

1/15 - 84/35 is -7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   1/15 = 1 × 7/15 × 7 = 7/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   84/35 = 84 × 3/35 × 3 = 252/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/105 - 252/105 = 7 - 252/105 = -245/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/3

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