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Subtract 35/30 from 3/5

1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 5/30

3/5 - 35/30 is -17/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/30 - 35/30 = 18 - 35/30 = -17/30

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