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Subtract 5/49 from 7/35

7/35 - 5/49 is 24/245.

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,
   7/35 = 7 × 7/35 × 7 = 49/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   5/49 = 5 × 5/49 × 5 = 25/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/245 - 25/245 = 49 - 25/245 = 24/245

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