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Subtract 24/80 from 35/2

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 24/80

35/2 - 24/80 is 86/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    35/2 = 35 × 40/2 × 40 = 1400/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    24/80 = 24 × 1/80 × 1 = 24/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/80 - 24/80 = 1400 - 24/80 = 1376/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/5
  6. In mixed form: 171/5

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