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Subtract 8/84 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 8/84

24/15 - 8/84 is 158/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   24/15 = 24 × 28/15 × 28 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/420 - 40/420 = 672 - 40/420 = 632/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 158/105
6. In mixed form: 153/105

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