Answers

Subtract 15/36 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 15/36

84/40 - 15/36 is 101/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   84/40 = 84 × 9/40 × 9 = 756/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/360 - 150/360 = 756 - 150/360 = 606/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/60
6. In mixed form: 141/60

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