Answers

Subtract 30/24 from 80/35

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

80/35 - 30/24 is 29/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   80/35 = 80 × 24/35 × 24 = 1920/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   30/24 = 30 × 35/24 × 35 = 1050/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/840 - 1050/840 = 1920 - 1050/840 = 870/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
6. In mixed form: 11/28

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