Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 84/2

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

84/2 - 35/18 is 721/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   84/2 = 84 × 9/2 × 9 = 756/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   35/18 = 35 × 1/18 × 1 = 35/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/18 - 35/18 = 756 - 35/18 = 721/18
5. In mixed form: 401/18

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