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Subtract 8/35 from 9/2

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 8/35

9/2 - 8/35 is 299/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    9/2 = 9 × 35/2 × 35 = 315/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/70 - 16/70 = 315 - 16/70 = 299/70
  5. In mixed form: 419/70

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