Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

49/15 - 35/18 is 119/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   49/15 = 49 × 6/15 × 6 = 294/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/90 - 175/90 = 294 - 175/90 = 119/90
5. In mixed form: 129/90

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