Subtract 35/75 from 4/2, Solve 2 0/2

Subtract 35/75 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/75

4/2 - 35/75 is 23/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
4/2 = 4 × 75/2 × 75 = 300/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 70/150 = 300 - 70/150 = 230/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15

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