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Subtract 7/90 from 30/72

30/72 - 7/90 is 61/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
    7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/360 - 28/360 = 150 - 28/360 = 122/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/180

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