Subtract 2/49 from 5/35
5/35 - 2/49 is 5/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
5/35 = 5 × 7/35 × 7 = 35/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/245 - 10/245 = 35 - 10/245 = 25/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/49
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