Answers

Subtract 15/36 from 84/49

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 15/36

84/49 - 15/36 is 109/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   84/49 = 84 × 36/49 × 36 = 3024/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3024/1764 - 735/1764 = 3024 - 735/1764 = 2289/1764
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/84
6. In mixed form: 125/84

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