Subtract 70/90 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 70/90
35/2 - 70/90 is 301/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
35/2 = 35 × 45/2 × 45 = 1575/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/90 - 70/90 = 1575 - 70/90 = 1505/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/18
- In mixed form: 1613/18
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