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Subtract 2/45 from 84/35

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 2/45

84/35 - 2/45 is 106/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    84/35 = 84 × 9/35 × 9 = 756/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    756/315 - 14/315 = 756 - 14/315 = 742/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/45
  6. In mixed form: 216/45

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