Answers

Subtract 35/84 from 42/4

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 35/84

42/4 - 35/84 is 121/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/84 - 35/84 = 882 - 35/84 = 847/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/12
6. In mixed form: 101/12

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