Subtract 8/35 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/35
5/2 - 8/35 is 159/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/70 - 16/70 = 175 - 16/70 = 159/70 - In mixed form: 219/70
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