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Subtract 3/18 from 84/35

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3/18

84/35 - 3/18 is 67/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    84/35 = 84 × 18/35 × 18 = 1512/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    3/18 = 3 × 35/18 × 35 = 105/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/630 - 105/630 = 1512 - 105/630 = 1407/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/30
  6. In mixed form: 27/30

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