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Subtract 30/50 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 30/50

50/35 - 30/50 is 29/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/350 - 210/350 = 500 - 210/350 = 290/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/35

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