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Subtract 42/49 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/49

70/2 - 42/49 is 239/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   70/2 = 70 × 49/2 × 49 = 3430/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   42/49 = 42 × 2/49 × 2 = 84/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/98 - 84/98 = 3430 - 84/98 = 3346/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/7
6. In mixed form: 341/7

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