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Subtract 5/15 from 84/14

1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 5/15

84/14 - 5/15 is 17/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    84/14 = 84 × 15/14 × 15 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/210 - 70/210 = 1260 - 70/210 = 1190/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
  6. In mixed form: 52/3

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