Subtract 49/35 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 14/35
7/4 - 49/35 is 7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/140 - 196/140 = 245 - 196/140 = 49/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20
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