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Subtract 4/35 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 4/35

49/4 - 4/35 is 1699/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   49/4 = 49 × 35/4 × 35 = 1715/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/140 - 16/140 = 1715 - 16/140 = 1699/140
5. In mixed form: 1219/140

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