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Subtract 21/49 from 49/5

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 21/49

49/5 - 21/49 is 328/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    49/5 = 49 × 49/5 × 49 = 2401/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    21/49 = 21 × 5/49 × 5 = 105/245
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2401/245 - 105/245 = 2401 - 105/245 = 2296/245
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/35
  6. In mixed form: 913/35

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