Answers

Subtract 90/24 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

84/35 - 90/24 is -27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   84/35 = 84 × 24/35 × 24 = 2016/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/840 - 3150/840 = 2016 - 3150/840 = -1134/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20

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