Subtract 4/35 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 4/35
32 - 435 is 9770.
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,
32 = 3 × 352 × 35 = 10570 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
435 = 4 × 235 × 2 = 870 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10570 - 870 = 105 - 870 = 9770 - In mixed form: 12770
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