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Subtract 35/36 from 84/30

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 35/36

84/30 - 35/36 is 329/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   84/30 = 84 × 6/30 × 6 = 504/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/180 - 175/180 = 504 - 175/180 = 329/180
5. In mixed form: 1149/180

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