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Subtract 35/90 from 2/30

2/30 - 35/90 is -29/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/90 - 35/90 = 6 - 35/90 = -29/90

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