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Subtract 49/54 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 49/54

35/2 - 49/54 is 448/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   35/2 = 35 × 27/2 × 27 = 945/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/54 - 49/54 = 945 - 49/54 = 896/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/27
6. In mixed form: 1616/27

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