Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 3/35 from 49/5

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 3/35

49/5 - 3/35 is 68/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    49/5 = 49 × 7/5 × 7 = 343/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/35 - 3/35 = 343 - 3/35 = 340/35
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/7
  6. In mixed form: 95/7

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com