Subtract 30/35 from 4/2, Solve 2 0/2

Subtract 30/35 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 30/35

4/2 - 30/35 is 8/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
4/2 = 4 × 35/2 × 35 = 140/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/70 - 60/70 = 140 - 60/70 = 80/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7

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