Answers

Subtract 7/35 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 7/35

49/15 - 7/35 is 46/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   49/15 = 49 × 7/15 × 7 = 343/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/105 - 21/105 = 343 - 21/105 = 322/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
6. In mixed form: 31/15

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