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Subtract 4/35 from 49/2

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 4/35

49/2 - 4/35 is 1707/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    49/2 = 49 × 35/2 × 35 = 1715/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/70 - 8/70 = 1715 - 8/70 = 1707/70
  5. In mixed form: 2427/70

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