Answers

Subtract 84/24 from 40/35

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

40/35 - 84/24 is -33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   40/35 = 40 × 24/35 × 24 = 960/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   84/24 = 84 × 35/24 × 35 = 2940/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/840 - 2940/840 = 960 - 2940/840 = -1980/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/14

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