Answers

Subtract 50/72 from 60/30

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 50/72

60/30 - 50/72 is 47/36.

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,
   60/30 = 60 × 12/30 × 12 = 720/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/360 - 250/360 = 720 - 250/360 = 470/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
6. In mixed form: 111/36

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