Subtract 21/35 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 21/35
72/2 - 21/35 is 177/5.
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,
72/2 = 72 × 35/2 × 35 = 2520/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
21/35 = 21 × 2/35 × 2 = 42/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/70 - 42/70 = 2520 - 42/70 = 2478/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/5
- In mixed form: 352/5
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