Answers

Subtract 45/75 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/75

35/2 - 45/75 is 169/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   35/2 = 35 × 75/2 × 75 = 2625/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/150 - 90/150 = 2625 - 90/150 = 2535/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/10
6. In mixed form: 169/10

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