Answers

Subtract 30/7 from 10/35

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

10/35 - 30/7 is -4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   10/35 = 10 × 1/35 × 1 = 10/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   30/7 = 30 × 5/7 × 5 = 150/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/35 - 150/35 = 10 - 150/35 = -140/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/1

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