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Subtract 25/7 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

35/2 - 25/7 is 195/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   35/2 = 35 × 7/2 × 7 = 245/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
   25/7 = 25 × 2/7 × 2 = 50/14
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/14 - 50/14 = 245 - 50/14 = 195/14
5. In mixed form: 1313/14

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