Answers

Subtract 35/63 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 35/63

84/30 - 35/63 is 101/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   84/30 = 84 × 21/30 × 21 = 1764/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   35/63 = 35 × 10/63 × 10 = 350/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/630 - 350/630 = 1764 - 350/630 = 1414/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/45
6. In mixed form: 211/45

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