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Subtract 35/49 from 20/4

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 35/49

20/4 - 35/49 is 30/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    35/49 = 35 × 4/49 × 4 = 140/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/196 - 140/196 = 980 - 140/196 = 840/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  6. In mixed form: 42/7

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