Answers

Subtract 15/18 from 84/49

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 15/18

84/49 - 15/18 is 37/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   84/49 = 84 × 18/49 × 18 = 1512/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/882 - 735/882 = 1512 - 735/882 = 777/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/42

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