Subtract 2/35 from 75/2
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 2/35
75/2 - 2/35 is 2621/70.
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,
75/2 = 75 × 35/2 × 35 = 2625/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/70 - 4/70 = 2625 - 4/70 = 2621/70 - In mixed form: 3731/70
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