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Subtract 84/5 from 35/10

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 16 4/5

35/10 - 84/5 is -133/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 5 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   35/10 = 35 × 1/10 × 1 = 35/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   84/5 = 84 × 2/5 × 2 = 168/10
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/10 - 168/10 = 35 - 168/10 = -133/10

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