Answers

Subtract 60/21 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 2 18/21

84/15 - 60/21 is 96/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   84/15 = 84 × 7/15 × 7 = 588/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   60/21 = 60 × 5/21 × 5 = 300/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/105 - 300/105 = 588 - 300/105 = 288/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/35
6. In mixed form: 226/35

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