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Subtract 56/84 from 10/35

10/35 - 56/84 is -8/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/420 - 280/420 = 120 - 280/420 = -160/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/21

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