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Subtract 8/42 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/42

35/2 - 8/42 is 727/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   35/2 = 35 × 21/2 × 21 = 735/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   8/42 = 8 × 1/42 × 1 = 8/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/42 - 8/42 = 735 - 8/42 = 727/42
5. In mixed form: 1713/42

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