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Subtract 1/35 from 49/12

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 1/35

49/12 - 1/35 is 1703/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    49/12 = 49 × 35/12 × 35 = 1715/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/420 - 12/420 = 1715 - 12/420 = 1703/420
  5. In mixed form: 423/420

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