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Subtract 9/24 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 9/24

84/15 - 9/24 is 209/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   84/15 = 84 × 8/15 × 8 = 672/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/120 - 45/120 = 672 - 45/120 = 627/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/40
6. In mixed form: 59/40

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