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Subtract 10/72 from 30/36

30/36 - 10/72 is 25/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   30/36 = 30 × 2/36 × 2 = 60/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/72 - 10/72 = 60 - 10/72 = 50/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/36

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