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Subtract 80/35 from 30/4

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

30/4 - 80/35 is 73/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   80/35 = 80 × 4/35 × 4 = 320/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/140 - 320/140 = 1050 - 320/140 = 730/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/14
6. In mixed form: 53/14

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