Subtract 3/49 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 3/49
45/35 - 3/49 is 60/49.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 7/35 × 7 = 315/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/245 - 15/245 = 315 - 15/245 = 300/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/49
- In mixed form: 111/49
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