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Subtract 6/12 from 30/72

30/72 - 6/12 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   6/12 = 6 × 6/12 × 6 = 36/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/72 - 36/72 = 30 - 36/72 = -6/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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