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Subtract 30/48 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 30/48

72/35 - 30/48 is 401/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   72/35 = 72 × 48/35 × 48 = 3456/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   30/48 = 30 × 35/48 × 35 = 1050/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3456/1680 - 1050/1680 = 3456 - 1050/1680 = 2406/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/280
6. In mixed form: 1121/280

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