Answers

Subtract 42/35 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

35/30 - 42/35 is -1/30.

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,
   42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/210 - 252/210 = 245 - 252/210 = -7/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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