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Subtract 8/49 from 1/35

1/35 - 8/49 is -33/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    1/35 = 1 × 7/35 × 7 = 7/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    8/49 = 8 × 5/49 × 5 = 40/245
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/245 - 40/245 = 7 - 40/245 = -33/245

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