Answers

Subtract 84/16 from 15/35

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

15/35 - 84/16 is -135/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   84/16 = 84 × 35/16 × 35 = 2940/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/560 - 2940/560 = 240 - 2940/560 = -2700/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/28

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