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Subtract 2/49 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 2/49

35/30 - 2/49 is 331/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   35/30 = 35 × 49/30 × 49 = 1715/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   2/49 = 2 × 30/49 × 30 = 60/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/1470 - 60/1470 = 1715 - 60/1470 = 1655/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/294
6. In mixed form: 137/294

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