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Subtract 40/42 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 40/42

84/35 - 40/42 is 152/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   40/42 = 40 × 5/42 × 5 = 200/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/210 - 200/210 = 504 - 200/210 = 304/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/105
6. In mixed form: 147/105

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