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Subtract 5/49 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 5/49

50/35 - 5/49 is 65/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   50/35 = 50 × 7/35 × 7 = 350/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   5/49 = 5 × 5/49 × 5 = 25/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/245 - 25/245 = 350 - 25/245 = 325/245
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/49
6. In mixed form: 116/49

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