Answers

Subtract 90/30 from 8/35

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

8/35 - 90/30 is -97/35.

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,
   8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   90/30 = 90 × 7/30 × 7 = 630/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/210 - 630/210 = 48 - 630/210 = -582/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/35

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