Answers

Subtract 2/75 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 2/75

35/4 - 2/75 is 2617/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   35/4 = 35 × 75/4 × 75 = 2625/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/300 - 8/300 = 2625 - 8/300 = 2617/300
5. In mixed form: 8217/300

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