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Subtract 42/50 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 42/50

35/4 - 42/50 is 791/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   35/4 = 35 × 25/4 × 25 = 875/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   42/50 = 42 × 2/50 × 2 = 84/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/100 - 84/100 = 875 - 84/100 = 791/100
5. In mixed form: 791/100

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