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Subtract 25/50 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/50

70/2 - 25/50 is 69/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   70/2 = 70 × 25/2 × 25 = 1750/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   25/50 = 25 × 1/50 × 1 = 25/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/50 - 25/50 = 1750 - 25/50 = 1725/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/2
6. In mixed form: 341/2

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