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Subtract 15/84 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/84

42/6 - 15/84 is 191/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/84 - 15/84 = 588 - 15/84 = 573/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/28
6. In mixed form: 623/28

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