Subtract 6/35 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 6/35
7/2 - 6/35 is 233/70.
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,
7/2 = 7 × 35/2 × 35 = 245/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/70 - 12/70 = 245 - 12/70 = 233/70 - In mixed form: 323/70
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