Subtract 64/35 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 1 29/35
70/2 - 64/35 is 1161/35.
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,
70/2 = 70 × 35/2 × 35 = 2450/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
64/35 = 64 × 2/35 × 2 = 128/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/70 - 128/70 = 2450 - 128/70 = 2322/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1161/35
- In mixed form: 336/35
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