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Subtract 60/72 from 5/30

5/30 - 60/72 is -2/3.

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,
   5/30 = 5 × 12/30 × 12 = 60/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/360 - 300/360 = 60 - 300/360 = -240/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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