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Subtract 36/56 from 72/30

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 36/56

72/30 - 36/56 is 123/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   72/30 = 72 × 28/30 × 28 = 2016/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/840 - 540/840 = 2016 - 540/840 = 1476/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/70
6. In mixed form: 153/70

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