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Subtract 50/35 from 27/2

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 1 15/35

27/2 - 50/35 is 169/14.

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,
    27/2 = 27 × 35/2 × 35 = 945/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/70 - 100/70 = 945 - 100/70 = 845/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/14
  6. In mixed form: 121/14

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