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Subtract 2/35 from 42/50

42/50 - 2/35 is 137/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   2/35 = 2 × 10/35 × 10 = 20/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/350 - 20/350 = 294 - 20/350 = 274/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/175

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