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Subtract 50/72 from 36/30

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 50/72

36/30 - 50/72 is 91/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   36/30 = 36 × 12/30 × 12 = 432/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/360 - 250/360 = 432 - 250/360 = 182/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/180

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