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Subtract 2/75 from 35/84

35/84 - 2/75 is 39/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/2100 - 56/2100 = 875 - 56/2100 = 819/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/100

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