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Subtract 3/49 from 2/35

2/35 - 3/49 is -1/245.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 7/35 × 7 = 14/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/245 - 15/245 = 14 - 15/245 = -1/245

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