Answers

Subtract 35/10 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

84/24 - 35/10 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   35/10 = 35 × 12/10 × 12 = 420/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/120 - 420/120 = 420 - 420/120 = 0/120
5. The answer is 0

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