Answers

Subtract 35/84 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 35/84

90/5 - 35/84 is 211/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   90/5 = 90 × 84/5 × 84 = 7560/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7560/420 - 175/420 = 7560 - 175/420 = 7385/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/12
6. In mixed form: 177/12

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