Answers

Subtract 96/49 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 47/49

35/20 - 96/49 is -41/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   35/20 = 35 × 49/20 × 49 = 1715/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   96/49 = 96 × 20/49 × 20 = 1920/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/980 - 1920/980 = 1715 - 1920/980 = -205/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/196

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