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Subtract 45/15 from 35/2

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 3 0/15

35/2 - 45/15 is 29/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    35/2 = 35 × 15/2 × 15 = 525/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    45/15 = 45 × 2/15 × 2 = 90/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/30 - 90/30 = 525 - 90/30 = 435/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/2
  6. In mixed form: 141/2

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