Subtract 28/35 from 9/2, Solve 4 1/2

Subtract 28/35 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 28/35

9/2 - 28/35 is 37/10.

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,
9/2 = 9 × 35/2 × 35 = 315/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
28/35 = 28 × 2/35 × 2 = 56/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/70 - 56/70 = 315 - 56/70 = 259/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10

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