Answers

Subtract 35/90 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 35/90

84/10 - 35/90 is 721/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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 90 × 1 = 90,
   35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/90 - 35/90 = 756 - 35/90 = 721/90
5. In mixed form: 81/90

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