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Subtract 8/84 from 2/35

2/35 - 8/84 is -4/105.

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,
   2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/420 - 40/420 = 24 - 40/420 = -16/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/105

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