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Subtract 2/35 from 9/84

9/84 - 2/35 is 1/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/420 - 24/420 = 45 - 24/420 = 21/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20

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