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Subtract 1/56 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 1/56

35/2 - 1/56 is 979/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
   35/2 = 35 × 28/2 × 28 = 980/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/56 - 1/56 = 980 - 1/56 = 979/56
5. In mixed form: 1727/56

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