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Subtract 35/30 from 1/20

1^st number: 1/20, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

1/20 - 35/30 is -67/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/60 - 70/60 = 3 - 70/60 = -67/60

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