Answers

Subtract 42/27 from 35/84

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

35/84 - 42/27 is -41/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   35/84 = 35 × 9/84 × 9 = 315/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   42/27 = 42 × 28/27 × 28 = 1176/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/756 - 1176/756 = 315 - 1176/756 = -861/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/36

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