Answers

Subtract 15/84 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 15/84

49/30 - 15/84 is 611/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   49/30 = 49 × 14/30 × 14 = 686/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/420 - 75/420 = 686 - 75/420 = 611/420
5. In mixed form: 1191/420

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