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Subtract 7/10 from 36/30

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 7/10

36/30 - 7/10 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/30 - 21/30 = 36 - 21/30 = 15/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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