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Subtract 8/49 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 8/49

45/14 - 8/49 is 299/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   45/14 = 45 × 7/14 × 7 = 315/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/98 - 16/98 = 315 - 16/98 = 299/98
5. In mixed form: 35/98

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