Answers

Subtract 10/30 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 10/30

56/35 - 10/30 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/210 - 70/210 = 336 - 70/210 = 266/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
6. In mixed form: 14/15

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