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Subtract 50/35 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

7/30 - 50/35 is -251/210.

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,
   7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/210 - 300/210 = 49 - 300/210 = -251/210

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