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Subtract 35/75 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 35/75

63/30 - 35/75 is 49/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   63/30 = 63 × 5/30 × 5 = 315/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/150 - 70/150 = 315 - 70/150 = 245/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/30
6. In mixed form: 119/30

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