Subtract 6/21 from 49/35
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 6/21
49/35 - 6/21 is 39/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
49/35 = 49 × 3/35 × 3 = 147/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
6/21 = 6 × 5/21 × 5 = 30/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/105 - 30/105 = 147 - 30/105 = 117/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/35
- In mixed form: 14/35
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