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Subtract 6/35 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/35

5/2 - 6/35 is 163/70.

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,
    5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/70 - 12/70 = 175 - 12/70 = 163/70
  5. In mixed form: 223/70

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