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Subtract 49/9 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

35/2 - 49/9 is 217/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   35/2 = 35 × 9/2 × 9 = 315/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   49/9 = 49 × 2/9 × 2 = 98/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/18 - 98/18 = 315 - 98/18 = 217/18
5. In mixed form: 121/18

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