Answers

Subtract 35/84 from 30/15

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 35/84

30/15 - 35/84 is 19/12.

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,
   30/15 = 30 × 28/15 × 28 = 840/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/420 - 175/420 = 840 - 175/420 = 665/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
6. In mixed form: 17/12

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