Answers

Subtract 35/3 from 45/30

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 11 2/3

45/30 - 35/3 is -61/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 3 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
   35/3 = 35 × 10/3 × 10 = 350/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/30 - 350/30 = 45 - 350/30 = -305/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/6

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