Answers

Subtract 42/35 from 49/5

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

49/5 - 42/35 is 43/5.

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,
   42/35 = 42 × 1/35 × 1 = 42/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/35 - 42/35 = 343 - 42/35 = 301/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/5
6. In mixed form: 83/5

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