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Subtract 2/35 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 2/35

49/25 - 2/35 is 333/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   49/25 = 49 × 7/25 × 7 = 343/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   2/35 = 2 × 5/35 × 5 = 10/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/175 - 10/175 = 343 - 10/175 = 333/175
5. In mixed form: 1158/175

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