Answers

Subtract 70/75 from 35/84

35/84 - 70/75 is -31/60.

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,
   70/75 = 70 × 28/75 × 28 = 1960/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/2100 - 1960/2100 = 875 - 1960/2100 = -1085/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/60

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