Subtract 4/35 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 4/35
35/2 - 4/35 is 1217/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
35/2 = 35 × 35/2 × 35 = 1225/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/70 - 8/70 = 1225 - 8/70 = 1217/70 - In mixed form: 1727/70
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