Subtract 12/35 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 12/35 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/35

6/2 - 12/35 is 93/35.

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,
6/2 = 6 × 35/2 × 35 = 210/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/70 - 24/70 = 210 - 24/70 = 186/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/35
In mixed form: 223/35

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