Subtract 42/49 from 35/28
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 42/49
35/28 - 42/49 is 11/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
35/28 = 35 × 7/28 × 7 = 245/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
42/49 = 42 × 4/49 × 4 = 168/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/196 - 168/196 = 245 - 168/196 = 77/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/28
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