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Subtract 15/35 from 24/84

24/84 - 15/35 is -1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/420 - 180/420 = 120 - 180/420 = -60/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7

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