Answers

Subtract 72/30 from 3/6

1^st number: 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

3/6 - 72/30 is -19/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/30 - 72/30 = 15 - 72/30 = -57/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10

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