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Subtract 5/49 from 70/15

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 5/49

70/15 - 5/49 is 671/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 49 is 735

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
    70/15 = 70 × 49/15 × 49 = 3430/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    5/49 = 5 × 15/49 × 15 = 75/735
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/735 - 75/735 = 3430 - 75/735 = 3355/735
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/147
  6. In mixed form: 483/147

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