Subtract 72/35 from 75/2
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 2 2/35
75/2 - 72/35 is 2481/70.
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,
75/2 = 75 × 35/2 × 35 = 2625/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
72/35 = 72 × 2/35 × 2 = 144/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/70 - 144/70 = 2625 - 144/70 = 2481/70 - In mixed form: 3531/70
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