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Subtract 35/30 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

42/5 - 35/30 is 217/30.

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,
   42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/30 - 35/30 = 252 - 35/30 = 217/30
5. In mixed form: 77/30

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