Answers

Subtract 42/20 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

84/35 - 42/20 is 3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/140 - 294/140 = 336 - 294/140 = 42/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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