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Subtract 84/48 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

5/35 - 84/48 is -45/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/1680 - 2940/1680 = 240 - 2940/1680 = -2700/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/28

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