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Subtract 2/98 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 2/98

35/2 - 2/98 is 1713/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   35/2 = 35 × 49/2 × 49 = 1715/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/98 - 2/98 = 1715 - 2/98 = 1713/98
5. In mixed form: 1747/98

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