Answers

Subtract 60/5 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

35/30 - 60/5 is -65/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   60/5 = 60 × 6/5 × 6 = 360/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/30 - 360/30 = 35 - 360/30 = -325/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/6

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