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Subtract 3/84 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 3/84

49/15 - 3/84 is 1357/420.

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,
   49/15 = 49 × 28/15 × 28 = 1372/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1372/420 - 15/420 = 1372 - 15/420 = 1357/420
5. In mixed form: 397/420

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