Answers

Subtract 45/84 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 45/84

35/20 - 45/84 is 17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   35/20 = 35 × 21/20 × 21 = 735/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/420 - 225/420 = 735 - 225/420 = 510/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
6. In mixed form: 13/14

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