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Subtract 49/24 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

35/2 - 49/24 is 371/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   35/2 = 35 × 12/2 × 12 = 420/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   49/24 = 49 × 1/24 × 1 = 49/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/24 - 49/24 = 420 - 49/24 = 371/24
5. In mixed form: 1511/24

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