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Subtract 27/84 from 35/10

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 27/84

35/10 - 27/84 is 89/28.

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,
   27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/420 - 135/420 = 1470 - 135/420 = 1335/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/28
6. In mixed form: 35/28

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