Answers

Subtract 15/84 from 36/18

1^st number: 2 0/18, 2^nd number: 15/84

36/18 - 15/84 is 51/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   36/18 = 36 × 14/18 × 14 = 504/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/252 - 45/252 = 504 - 45/252 = 459/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/28
6. In mixed form: 123/28

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