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Subtract 56/75 from 35/2

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 56/75

35/2 - 56/75 is 2513/150.

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,
    56/75 = 56 × 2/75 × 2 = 112/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2625/150 - 112/150 = 2625 - 112/150 = 2513/150
  5. In mixed form: 16113/150

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