Subtract 35/4 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 8 3/4
72/2 - 35/4 is 109/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
72/2 = 72 × 2/2 × 2 = 144/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
35/4 = 35 × 1/4 × 1 = 35/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/4 - 35/4 = 144 - 35/4 = 109/4 - In mixed form: 271/4
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