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Subtract 75/35 from 63/2

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 2 5/35

63/2 - 75/35 is 411/14.

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,
    63/2 = 63 × 35/2 × 35 = 2205/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/70 - 150/70 = 2205 - 150/70 = 2055/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 411/14
  6. In mixed form: 295/14

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