Answers

Subtract 84/6 from 15/42

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 14 0/6

15/42 - 84/6 is -191/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   84/6 = 84 × 7/6 × 7 = 588/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/42 - 588/42 = 15 - 588/42 = -573/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/14

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