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Subtract 3/84 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/84

35/25 - 3/84 is 191/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    35/25 = 35 × 84/25 × 84 = 2940/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/2100 - 75/2100 = 2940 - 75/2100 = 2865/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/140
  6. In mixed form: 151/140

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