Answers

Subtract 35/30 from 10/84

1^st number: 10/84, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

10/84 - 35/30 is -22/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 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 30 × 14 = 420,
   35/30 = 35 × 14/30 × 14 = 490/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/420 - 490/420 = 50 - 490/420 = -440/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/21

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