Answers

Subtract 45/8 from 35/49

1^st number: 35/49, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

35/49 - 45/8 is -275/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   35/49 = 35 × 8/49 × 8 = 280/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   45/8 = 45 × 49/8 × 49 = 2205/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/392 - 2205/392 = 280 - 2205/392 = -1925/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -275/56

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