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Subtract 35/84 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 35/84

30/5 - 35/84 is 67/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    30/5 = 30 × 84/5 × 84 = 2520/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2520/420 - 175/420 = 2520 - 175/420 = 2345/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/12
  6. In mixed form: 57/12

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