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Subtract 15/36 from 84/4

1^st number: 21 0/4, 2^nd number: 15/36

84/4 - 15/36 is 247/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   84/4 = 84 × 9/4 × 9 = 756/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/36 - 15/36 = 756 - 15/36 = 741/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/12
6. In mixed form: 207/12

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