Answers

Subtract 35/27 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

84/28 - 35/27 is 46/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   84/28 = 84 × 27/28 × 27 = 2268/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   35/27 = 35 × 28/27 × 28 = 980/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/756 - 980/756 = 2268 - 980/756 = 1288/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/27
6. In mixed form: 119/27

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