Answers

Subtract 35/72 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 35/72

84/30 - 35/72 is 833/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   84/30 = 84 × 12/30 × 12 = 1008/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/360 - 175/360 = 1008 - 175/360 = 833/360
5. In mixed form: 2113/360

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