Subtract 35/84 from 4/2, Solve 2 0/2

Subtract 35/84 from 4/2

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

4/2 - 35/84 is 19/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
4/2 = 4 × 42/2 × 42 = 168/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 35/84 = 168 - 35/84 = 133/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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