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Subtract 6/30 from 35/49

35/49 - 6/30 is 18/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   35/49 = 35 × 30/49 × 30 = 1050/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/1470 - 294/1470 = 1050 - 294/1470 = 756/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35

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