Answers

Subtract 72/30 from 35/5

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

35/5 - 72/30 is 23/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   35/5 = 35 × 6/5 × 6 = 210/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/30 - 72/30 = 210 - 72/30 = 138/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
6. In mixed form: 43/5

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