Answers

Subtract 2/84 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 2/84

30/10 - 2/84 is 125/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   30/10 = 30 × 42/10 × 42 = 1260/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/420 - 10/420 = 1260 - 10/420 = 1250/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/42
6. In mixed form: 241/42

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