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Subtract 7/18 from 49/35

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 7/18

49/35 - 7/18 is 91/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    49/35 = 49 × 18/35 × 18 = 882/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    7/18 = 7 × 35/18 × 35 = 245/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/630 - 245/630 = 882 - 245/630 = 637/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/90
  6. In mixed form: 11/90

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