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Subtract 18/56 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 18/56

35/30 - 18/56 is 71/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   35/30 = 35 × 28/30 × 28 = 980/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   18/56 = 18 × 15/56 × 15 = 270/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/840 - 270/840 = 980 - 270/840 = 710/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/84

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