Answers

Subtract 84/45 from 15/49

1^st number: 15/49, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

15/49 - 84/45 is -1147/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   15/49 = 15 × 45/49 × 45 = 675/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   84/45 = 84 × 49/45 × 49 = 4116/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/2205 - 4116/2205 = 675 - 4116/2205 = -3441/2205
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1147/735

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