Subtract 3/49 from 49/35
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 3/49
49/35 - 3/49 is 328/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
49/35 = 49 × 7/35 × 7 = 343/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/245 - 15/245 = 343 - 15/245 = 328/245 - In mixed form: 183/245
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