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Subtract 30/7 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

35/4 - 30/7 is 125/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   35/4 = 35 × 7/4 × 7 = 245/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   30/7 = 30 × 4/7 × 4 = 120/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/28 - 120/28 = 245 - 120/28 = 125/28
5. In mixed form: 413/28

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