Explanation

Steps to simplifying fractions

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 35 and 84 is 7

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

35 ÷ 7

84 ÷ 7

Reduced fraction: 

5

12

Therefore, 35/84 simplified to lowest terms is 5/12.