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Subtract 15/84 from 42/72

42/72 - 15/84 is 17/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   15/84 = 15 × 6/84 × 6 = 90/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/504 - 90/504 = 294 - 90/504 = 204/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/42

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