Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

30/12 - 35/6 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   30/12 = 30 × 1/12 × 1 = 30/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   35/6 = 35 × 2/6 × 2 = 70/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/12 - 70/12 = 30 - 70/12 = -40/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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