Answers

Subtract 49/28 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 21/28

84/15 - 49/28 is 77/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   84/15 = 84 × 28/15 × 28 = 2352/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   49/28 = 49 × 15/28 × 15 = 735/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/420 - 735/420 = 2352 - 735/420 = 1617/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/20
6. In mixed form: 317/20

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