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Subtract 28/35 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 28/35

49/30 - 28/35 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/210 - 168/210 = 343 - 168/210 = 175/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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