Subtract 14/35 from 35/2, Solve 17 1/2

Subtract 14/35 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 14/35

35/2 - 14/35 is 171/10.

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,
35/2 = 35 × 35/2 × 35 = 1225/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/70 - 28/70 = 1225 - 28/70 = 1197/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/10
In mixed form: 171/10

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