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Subtract 35/3 from 84/4

1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 11 2/3

84/4 - 35/3 is 28/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    84/4 = 84 × 3/4 × 3 = 252/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    35/3 = 35 × 4/3 × 4 = 140/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/12 - 140/12 = 252 - 140/12 = 112/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
  6. In mixed form: 91/3

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