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Subtract 84/5 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 16 4/5

35/30 - 84/5 is -469/30.

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,
   84/5 = 84 × 6/5 × 6 = 504/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/30 - 504/30 = 35 - 504/30 = -469/30

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