Subtract 35/72 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 35/72
7/2 - 35/72 is 217/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
7/2 = 7 × 36/2 × 36 = 252/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/72 - 35/72 = 252 - 35/72 = 217/72 - In mixed form: 31/72
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