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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
49/5 = 49 × 7/5 × 7 = 343/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/35 - 3/35 = 343 - 3/35 = 340/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/7
- In mixed form: 95/7
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