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## Subtract 3/30 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 3/30

10/2 - 3/30 is 49/10.

#### 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,
10/2 = 10 × 15/2 × 15 = 150/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
150/30 - 3/30 = 150 - 3/30 = 147/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
6. In mixed form: 49/10

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