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Subtract 30/72 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 30/72

84/15 - 30/72 is 311/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   84/15 = 84 × 24/15 × 24 = 2016/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/360 - 150/360 = 2016 - 150/360 = 1866/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/60
6. In mixed form: 511/60

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