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Subtract 1/84 from 35/3

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 1/84

35/3 - 1/84 is 979/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   35/3 = 35 × 28/3 × 28 = 980/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/84 - 1/84 = 980 - 1/84 = 979/84
5. In mixed form: 1155/84

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