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Subtract 5/84 from 35/54

35/54 - 5/84 is 445/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   35/54 = 35 × 14/54 × 14 = 490/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/756 - 45/756 = 490 - 45/756 = 445/756

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