Answers

Subtract 96/72 from 3/30

1^st number: 3/30, 2^nd number: 1 24/72

3/30 - 96/72 is -37/30.

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,
   3/30 = 3 × 12/30 × 12 = 36/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/360 - 480/360 = 36 - 480/360 = -444/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/30

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