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Subtract 2/27 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 2/27

84/35 - 2/27 is 314/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   84/35 = 84 × 27/35 × 27 = 2268/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   2/27 = 2 × 35/27 × 35 = 70/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/945 - 70/945 = 2268 - 70/945 = 2198/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/135
6. In mixed form: 244/135

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