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Subtract 8/49 from 9/35

9/35 - 8/49 is 23/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   9/35 = 9 × 7/35 × 7 = 63/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   8/49 = 8 × 5/49 × 5 = 40/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/245 - 40/245 = 63 - 40/245 = 23/245

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