Subtract 8/75 from 70/2, Solve 35 0/2

Subtract 8/75 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 8/75

70/2 - 8/75 is 2617/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
70/2 = 70 × 75/2 × 75 = 5250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/150 - 16/150 = 5250 - 16/150 = 5234/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2617/75
In mixed form: 3467/75

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