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Subtract 8/35 from 30/20

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 8/35

30/20 - 8/35 is 89/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/140 - 32/140 = 210 - 32/140 = 178/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/70
6. In mixed form: 119/70

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