Subtract 9/35 from 12/2, Solve 6 0/2

Subtract 9/35 from 12/2

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/35

12/2 - 9/35 is 201/35.

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,
12/2 = 12 × 35/2 × 35 = 420/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
420/70 - 18/70 = 420 - 18/70 = 402/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/35
In mixed form: 526/35

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