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Subtract 35/30 from 28/10

1^st number: 2 8/10, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

28/10 - 35/30 is 49/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   28/10 = 28 × 3/10 × 3 = 84/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/30 - 35/30 = 84 - 35/30 = 49/30
5. In mixed form: 119/30

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