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Subtract 2/84 from 35/10

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 2/84

35/10 - 2/84 is 73/21.

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,
    35/10 = 35 × 42/10 × 42 = 1470/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/420 - 10/420 = 1470 - 10/420 = 1460/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/21
  6. In mixed form: 310/21

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