Answers

Subtract 49/24 from 35/75

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

35/75 - 49/24 is -63/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   49/24 = 49 × 25/24 × 25 = 1225/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/600 - 1225/600 = 280 - 1225/600 = -945/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/40

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