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Subtract 5/8 from 84/35

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 5/8

84/35 - 5/8 is 71/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 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 8 × 35 = 280,
    5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/280 - 175/280 = 672 - 175/280 = 497/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
  6. In mixed form: 131/40

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