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Subtract 40/49 from 70/2

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 40/49

70/2 - 40/49 is 1675/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    70/2 = 70 × 49/2 × 49 = 3430/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    40/49 = 40 × 2/49 × 2 = 80/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/98 - 80/98 = 3430 - 80/98 = 3350/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1675/49
  6. In mixed form: 349/49

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