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Subtract 72/5 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 14 2/5

30/6 - 72/5 is -47/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    72/5 = 72 × 6/5 × 6 = 432/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/30 - 432/30 = 150 - 432/30 = -282/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/5

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