Subtract 5/35 from 70/2, Solve 35 0/2

Subtract 5/35 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/35

70/2 - 5/35 is 244/7.

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,
70/2 = 70 × 35/2 × 35 = 2450/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/70 - 10/70 = 2450 - 10/70 = 2440/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/7
In mixed form: 346/7

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