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Subtract 84/30 from 35/42

1st number: 35/42, 2nd number: 2 24/30

35/42 - 84/30 is -59/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/210 - 588/210 = 175 - 588/210 = -413/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/30

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