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Subtract 49/10 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

5/35 - 49/10 is -333/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   49/10 = 49 × 7/10 × 7 = 343/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/70 - 343/70 = 10 - 343/70 = -333/70

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