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Subtract 45/21 from 35/2

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 2 3/21

35/2 - 45/21 is 215/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    35/2 = 35 × 21/2 × 21 = 735/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    45/21 = 45 × 2/21 × 2 = 90/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/42 - 90/42 = 735 - 90/42 = 645/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/14
  6. In mixed form: 155/14

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