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Subtract 2/50 from 5/35

5/35 - 2/50 is 18/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   5/35 = 5 × 10/35 × 10 = 50/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/350 - 14/350 = 50 - 14/350 = 36/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/175

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