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Subtract 63/98 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 63/98

35/2 - 63/98 is 118/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 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 98 × 1 = 98,
   63/98 = 63 × 1/98 × 1 = 63/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/98 - 63/98 = 1715 - 63/98 = 1652/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/7
6. In mixed form: 166/7

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