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Subtract 18/98 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 18/98

35/30 - 18/98 is 289/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   35/30 = 35 × 49/30 × 49 = 1715/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/1470 - 270/1470 = 1715 - 270/1470 = 1445/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/294

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