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Subtract 2/49 from 35/70

35/70 - 2/49 is 45/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   35/70 = 35 × 7/70 × 7 = 245/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   2/49 = 2 × 10/49 × 10 = 20/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/490 - 20/490 = 245 - 20/490 = 225/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/98

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