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Subtract 3/14 from 49/35

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 3/14

49/35 - 3/14 is 83/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    49/35 = 49 × 2/35 × 2 = 98/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/70 - 15/70 = 98 - 15/70 = 83/70
  5. In mixed form: 113/70

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