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Subtract 3/30 from 2/35

2/35 - 3/30 is -3/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/210 - 21/210 = 12 - 21/210 = -9/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/70

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