Answers

Subtract 35/21 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 1 14/21

49/18 - 35/21 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   49/18 = 49 × 7/18 × 7 = 343/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
   35/21 = 35 × 6/21 × 6 = 210/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/126 - 210/126 = 343 - 210/126 = 133/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
6. In mixed form: 11/18

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