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Subtract 50/49 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

35/25 - 50/49 is 93/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   35/25 = 35 × 49/25 × 49 = 1715/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   50/49 = 50 × 25/49 × 25 = 1250/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/1225 - 1250/1225 = 1715 - 1250/1225 = 465/1225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/245

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