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Subtract 30/56 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 30/56

35/4 - 30/56 is 115/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   35/4 = 35 × 14/4 × 14 = 490/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   30/56 = 30 × 1/56 × 1 = 30/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/56 - 30/56 = 490 - 30/56 = 460/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/14
6. In mixed form: 83/14

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