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Subtract 3/72 from 48/30

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 3/72

48/30 - 3/72 is 187/120.

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,
    48/30 = 48 × 12/30 × 12 = 576/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    576/360 - 15/360 = 576 - 15/360 = 561/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/120
  6. In mixed form: 167/120

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