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Subtract 5/72 from 30/14

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 5/72

30/14 - 5/72 is 1045/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   30/14 = 30 × 36/14 × 36 = 1080/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/504 - 35/504 = 1080 - 35/504 = 1045/504
5. In mixed form: 237/504

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