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Subtract 2/49 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 2/49

35/24 - 2/49 is 1667/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   35/24 = 35 × 49/24 × 49 = 1715/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   2/49 = 2 × 24/49 × 24 = 48/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/1176 - 48/1176 = 1715 - 48/1176 = 1667/1176
5. In mixed form: 1491/1176

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