Answers

Subtract 49/42 from 7/35

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

7/35 - 49/42 is -29/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   49/42 = 49 × 5/42 × 5 = 245/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/210 - 245/210 = 42 - 245/210 = -203/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30

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