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Subtract 1/49 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 1/49

35/18 - 1/49 is 1697/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   35/18 = 35 × 49/18 × 49 = 1715/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   1/49 = 1 × 18/49 × 18 = 18/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/882 - 18/882 = 1715 - 18/882 = 1697/882
5. In mixed form: 1815/882

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