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Subtract 27/40 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 27/40

84/35 - 27/40 is 69/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   84/35 = 84 × 8/35 × 8 = 672/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/280 - 189/280 = 672 - 189/280 = 483/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/40
6. In mixed form: 129/40

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