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Subtract 50/35 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

70/2 - 50/35 is 235/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   70/2 = 70 × 35/2 × 35 = 2450/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/70 - 100/70 = 2450 - 100/70 = 2350/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/7
6. In mixed form: 334/7

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