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Subtract 9/98 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/98

70/2 - 9/98 is 3421/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 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 98 × 1 = 98,
   9/98 = 9 × 1/98 × 1 = 9/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/98 - 9/98 = 3430 - 9/98 = 3421/98
5. In mixed form: 3489/98

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