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Subtract 1/84 from 15/14

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 1/84

15/14 - 1/84 is 89/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   15/14 = 15 × 6/14 × 6 = 90/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/84 - 1/84 = 90 - 1/84 = 89/84
5. In mixed form: 15/84

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