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Subtract 30/4 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 7 2/4

35/14 - 30/4 is -5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   35/14 = 35 × 2/14 × 2 = 70/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   30/4 = 30 × 7/4 × 7 = 210/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/28 - 210/28 = 70 - 210/28 = -140/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1

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