Answers

Subtract 15/6 from 49/84

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

49/84 - 15/6 is -23/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   15/6 = 15 × 14/6 × 14 = 210/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/84 - 210/84 = 49 - 210/84 = -161/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/12

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