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Subtract 36/30 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/30

35/5 - 36/30 is 29/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    35/5 = 35 × 6/5 × 6 = 210/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/30 - 36/30 = 210 - 36/30 = 174/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/5
  6. In mixed form: 54/5

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