Answers

Subtract 72/30 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

49/35 - 72/30 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   49/35 = 49 × 6/35 × 6 = 294/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/210 - 504/210 = 294 - 504/210 = -210/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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