Answers

Subtract 42/3 from 35/84

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

35/84 - 42/3 is -163/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/84 - 1176/84 = 35 - 1176/84 = -1141/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/12

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