Subtract 42/70 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 42/70
70/2 - 42/70 is 172/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
70/2 = 70 × 35/2 × 35 = 2450/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/70 - 42/70 = 2450 - 42/70 = 2408/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/5
- In mixed form: 342/5
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