Answers

Subtract 50/84 from 28/15

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 50/84

28/15 - 50/84 is 89/70.

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,
   28/15 = 28 × 28/15 × 28 = 784/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/420 - 250/420 = 784 - 250/420 = 534/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/70
6. In mixed form: 119/70

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