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Subtract 24/35 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 24/35

10/2 - 24/35 is 151/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    10/2 = 10 × 35/2 × 35 = 350/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    24/35 = 24 × 2/35 × 2 = 48/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/70 - 48/70 = 350 - 48/70 = 302/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/35
  6. In mixed form: 411/35

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