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Subtract 3/49 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 3/49

35/21 - 3/49 is 236/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   35/21 = 35 × 7/21 × 7 = 245/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   3/49 = 3 × 3/49 × 3 = 9/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/147 - 9/147 = 245 - 9/147 = 236/147
5. In mixed form: 189/147

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