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Subtract 15/50 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 15/50

35/21 - 15/50 is 41/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   35/21 = 35 × 50/21 × 50 = 1750/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   15/50 = 15 × 21/50 × 21 = 315/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/1050 - 315/1050 = 1750 - 315/1050 = 1435/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/30
6. In mixed form: 111/30

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