Subtract 4/49 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 4/49
42/35 - 4/49 is 274/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
42/35 = 42 × 7/35 × 7 = 294/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
4/49 = 4 × 5/49 × 5 = 20/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/245 - 20/245 = 294 - 20/245 = 274/245 - In mixed form: 129/245
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