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Subtract 14/21 from 35/4

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 14/21

35/4 - 14/21 is 97/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/84 - 56/84 = 735 - 56/84 = 679/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/12
  6. In mixed form: 81/12

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