Answers

Subtract 42/4 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

35/2 - 42/4 is 7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
   35/2 = 35 × 2/2 × 2 = 70/4
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
   42/4 = 42 × 1/4 × 1 = 42/4
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/4 - 42/4 = 70 - 42/4 = 28/4
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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