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Subtract 15/84 from 14/9

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 15/84

14/9 - 15/84 is 347/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   14/9 = 14 × 28/9 × 28 = 392/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/252 - 45/252 = 392 - 45/252 = 347/252
5. In mixed form: 195/252

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