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Subtract 45/72 from 28/30

28/30 - 45/72 is 37/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   28/30 = 28 × 12/30 × 12 = 336/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/360 - 225/360 = 336 - 225/360 = 111/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/120

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