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Subtract 6/30 from 49/72

49/72 - 6/30 is 173/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   6/30 = 6 × 12/30 × 12 = 72/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/360 - 72/360 = 245 - 72/360 = 173/360

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