Answers

Subtract 84/45 from 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

35/7 - 84/45 is 47/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   35/7 = 35 × 45/7 × 45 = 1575/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   84/45 = 84 × 7/45 × 7 = 588/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/315 - 588/315 = 1575 - 588/315 = 987/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/15
6. In mixed form: 32/15

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