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Subtract 70/49 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

35/18 - 70/49 is 65/126.

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,
   70/49 = 70 × 18/49 × 18 = 1260/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/882 - 1260/882 = 1715 - 1260/882 = 455/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/126

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