Answers

Subtract 30/54 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 30/54

72/35 - 30/54 is 473/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   72/35 = 72 × 54/35 × 54 = 3888/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   30/54 = 30 × 35/54 × 35 = 1050/1890
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3888/1890 - 1050/1890 = 3888 - 1050/1890 = 2838/1890
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/315
6. In mixed form: 1158/315

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