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Subtract 1/35 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 1/35

70/50 - 1/35 is 48/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   1/35 = 1 × 10/35 × 10 = 10/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/350 - 10/350 = 490 - 10/350 = 480/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
6. In mixed form: 113/35

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