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Subtract 7/30 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 7/30

84/15 - 7/30 is 161/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   84/15 = 84 × 2/15 × 2 = 168/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/30 - 7/30 = 168 - 7/30 = 161/30
5. In mixed form: 511/30

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