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Subtract 9/30 from 35/2

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 9/30

35/2 - 9/30 is 86/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 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 30 × 1 = 30,
    9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/30 - 9/30 = 525 - 9/30 = 516/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/5
  6. In mixed form: 171/5

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