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Subtract 1/42 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/42

70/2 - 1/42 is 1469/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   70/2 = 70 × 21/2 × 21 = 1470/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/42 - 1/42 = 1470 - 1/42 = 1469/42
5. In mixed form: 3441/42

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