Answers

Subtract 50/30 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

35/9 - 50/30 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/90 - 150/90 = 350 - 150/90 = 200/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
6. In mixed form: 22/9

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