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Subtract 2/50 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 2/50

35/30 - 2/50 is 169/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/150 - 6/150 = 175 - 6/150 = 169/150
5. In mixed form: 119/150

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