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Subtract 12/35 from 5/30

5/30 - 12/35 is -37/210.

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,
   5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/210 - 72/210 = 35 - 72/210 = -37/210

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