Subtract 4/35 from 8/2, Solve 4 0/2

Subtract 4/35 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 4/35

8/2 - 4/35 is 136/35.

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,
8/2 = 8 × 35/2 × 35 = 280/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/70 - 8/70 = 280 - 8/70 = 272/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/35
In mixed form: 331/35

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