Subtract 3/72 from 35/2, Solve 17 1/2

Subtract 3/72 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 3/72

35/2 - 3/72 is 419/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
35/2 = 35 × 36/2 × 36 = 1260/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/72 - 3/72 = 1260 - 3/72 = 1257/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 419/24
In mixed form: 1711/24

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