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Subtract 7/9 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 7/9

35/30 - 7/9 is 7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/90 - 70/90 = 105 - 70/90 = 35/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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