Answers

Subtract 35/84 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 35/84

84/8 - 35/84 is 121/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   84/8 = 84 × 21/8 × 21 = 1764/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/168 - 70/168 = 1764 - 70/168 = 1694/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/12
6. In mixed form: 101/12

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