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Subtract 72/30 from 28/5

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 2 12/30

28/5 - 72/30 is 16/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    28/5 = 28 × 6/5 × 6 = 168/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/30 - 72/30 = 168 - 72/30 = 96/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  6. In mixed form: 31/5

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