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Subtract 60/72 from 4/30

4/30 - 60/72 is -7/10.

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,
   4/30 = 4 × 12/30 × 12 = 48/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/360 - 300/360 = 48 - 300/360 = -252/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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