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Subtract 35/36 from 2/30

2/30 - 35/36 is -163/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   2/30 = 2 × 6/30 × 6 = 12/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/180 - 175/180 = 12 - 175/180 = -163/180

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