Subtract 2/35 from 84/8, Solve 10 4/8

Subtract 2/35 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 2/35

84/8 - 2/35 is 731/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
84/8 = 84 × 35/8 × 35 = 2940/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/280 - 16/280 = 2940 - 16/280 = 2924/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 731/70
In mixed form: 1031/70

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