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Subtract 7/60 from 30/72

30/72 - 7/60 is 3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   7/60 = 7 × 6/60 × 6 = 42/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/360 - 42/360 = 150 - 42/360 = 108/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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