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Subtract 49/30 from 9/35

1^st number: 9/35, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

9/35 - 49/30 is -289/210.

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,
   9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/210 - 343/210 = 54 - 343/210 = -289/210

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