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Subtract 8/35 from 30/60

30/60 - 8/35 is 19/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/420 - 96/420 = 210 - 96/420 = 114/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/70

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