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Subtract 3/84 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 3/84

72/35 - 3/84 is 283/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/420 - 15/420 = 864 - 15/420 = 849/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/140
6. In mixed form: 23/140

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