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Subtract 30/35 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 30/35

56/30 - 30/35 is 106/105.

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,
   56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/210 - 180/210 = 392 - 180/210 = 212/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/105
6. In mixed form: 11/105

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