Answers

Subtract 56/49 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

35/2 - 56/49 is 229/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 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 49 × 2 = 98,
   56/49 = 56 × 2/49 × 2 = 112/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/98 - 112/98 = 1715 - 112/98 = 1603/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/14
6. In mixed form: 165/14

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