Answers

Subtract 12/70 from 75/49

1^st number: 1 26/49, 2^nd number: 12/70

75/49 - 12/70 is 333/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   75/49 = 75 × 10/49 × 10 = 750/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   12/70 = 12 × 7/70 × 7 = 84/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/490 - 84/490 = 750 - 84/490 = 666/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/245
6. In mixed form: 188/245

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