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Subtract 35/30 from 10/60

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

10/60 - 35/30 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/60 - 70/60 = 10 - 70/60 = -60/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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