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Subtract 3/35 from 10/84

10/84 - 3/35 is 1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/420 - 36/420 = 50 - 36/420 = 14/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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