Answers

Subtract 49/70 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 49/70

84/25 - 49/70 is 133/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   84/25 = 84 × 14/25 × 14 = 1176/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/350 - 245/350 = 1176 - 245/350 = 931/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/50
6. In mixed form: 233/50

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