Subtract 7/84 from 35/5, Solve 7 0/5

Subtract 7/84 from 35/5

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 7/84

35/5 - 7/84 is 83/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
35/5 = 35 × 84/5 × 84 = 2940/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/420 - 35/420 = 2940 - 35/420 = 2905/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12

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