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Subtract 28/49 from 35/4

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 28/49

35/4 - 28/49 is 229/28.

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,
    35/4 = 35 × 49/4 × 49 = 1715/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    28/49 = 28 × 4/49 × 4 = 112/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/196 - 112/196 = 1715 - 112/196 = 1603/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/28
  6. In mixed form: 85/28

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