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Subtract 14/35 from 35/30

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 14/35

35/30 - 14/35 is 23/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/210 - 84/210 = 245 - 84/210 = 161/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30

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