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Subtract 75/35 from 45/2

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 2 5/35

45/2 - 75/35 is 285/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    45/2 = 45 × 35/2 × 35 = 1575/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/70 - 150/70 = 1575 - 150/70 = 1425/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/14
  6. In mixed form: 205/14

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