Answers

Subtract 35/84 from 56/2

1^st number: 28 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/84

56/2 - 35/84 is 331/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   56/2 = 56 × 42/2 × 42 = 2352/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/84 - 35/84 = 2352 - 35/84 = 2317/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/12
6. In mixed form: 277/12

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