Subtract 15/70 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 15/70
35/2 - 15/70 is 121/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/70 - 15/70 = 1225 - 15/70 = 1210/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/7
- In mixed form: 172/7
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