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Subtract 35/70 from 42/2

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/70

42/2 - 35/70 is 41/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   42/2 = 42 × 35/2 × 35 = 1470/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/70 - 35/70 = 1470 - 35/70 = 1435/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/2
6. In mixed form: 201/2

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