Answers

Subtract 84/7 from 35/5

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 12 0/7

35/5 - 84/7 is -5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   35/5 = 35 × 7/5 × 7 = 245/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   84/7 = 84 × 5/7 × 5 = 420/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/35 - 420/35 = 245 - 420/35 = -175/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1

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