Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

84/10 - 35/9 is 203/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   84/10 = 84 × 9/10 × 9 = 756/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   756/90 - 350/90 = 756 - 350/90 = 406/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/45
6. In mixed form: 423/45

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