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Subtract 84/30 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

70/2 - 84/30 is 161/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   70/2 = 70 × 15/2 × 15 = 1050/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   84/30 = 84 × 1/30 × 1 = 84/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/30 - 84/30 = 1050 - 84/30 = 966/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/5
6. In mixed form: 321/5

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