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Subtract 7/72 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 7/72

75/30 - 7/72 is 173/72.

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,
   75/30 = 75 × 12/30 × 12 = 900/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/360 - 35/360 = 900 - 35/360 = 865/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/72
6. In mixed form: 229/72

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