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Subtract 5/36 from 7/30

7/30 - 5/36 is 17/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    7/30 = 7 × 6/30 × 6 = 42/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/180 - 25/180 = 42 - 25/180 = 17/180

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