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Subtract 1/49 from 36/35

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 1/49

36/35 - 1/49 is 247/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   36/35 = 36 × 7/35 × 7 = 252/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   1/49 = 1 × 5/49 × 5 = 5/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/245 - 5/245 = 252 - 5/245 = 247/245
5. In mixed form: 12/245

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