Subtract 2/35 from 28/2
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 2/35
28/2 - 2/35 is 488/35.
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,
28/2 = 28 × 35/2 × 35 = 980/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/70 - 4/70 = 980 - 4/70 = 976/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 488/35
- In mixed form: 1333/35
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