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Subtract 3/15 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 3/15

84/30 - 3/15 is 13/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   84/30 = 84 × 1/30 × 1 = 84/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 6/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/30 - 6/30 = 84 - 6/30 = 78/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
6. In mixed form: 23/5

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