Subtract 84/35 from 30/3, Solve 10 0/3

Subtract 84/35 from 30/3

1^st number: 10 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

30/3 - 84/35 is 38/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
30/3 = 30 × 35/3 × 35 = 1050/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
84/35 = 84 × 3/35 × 3 = 252/105
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/105 - 252/105 = 1050 - 252/105 = 798/105
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5

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