Answers

Subtract 84/36 from 35/42

1^st number: 35/42, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

35/42 - 84/36 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   35/42 = 35 × 6/42 × 6 = 210/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/252 - 588/252 = 210 - 588/252 = -378/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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