Subtract 3/72 from 70/2, Solve 35 0/2

Subtract 3/72 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/72

70/2 - 3/72 is 839/24.

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,
70/2 = 70 × 36/2 × 36 = 2520/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/72 - 3/72 = 2520 - 3/72 = 2517/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 839/24
In mixed form: 3423/24

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