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Subtract 1/49 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1/49

35/25 - 1/49 is 338/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    35/25 = 35 × 49/25 × 49 = 1715/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    1/49 = 1 × 25/49 × 25 = 25/1225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/1225 - 25/1225 = 1715 - 25/1225 = 1690/1225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 338/245
  6. In mixed form: 193/245

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