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Subtract 40/72 from 90/3

1^st number: 30 0/3, 2^nd number: 40/72

90/3 - 40/72 is 265/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   90/3 = 90 × 24/3 × 24 = 2160/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/72 - 40/72 = 2160 - 40/72 = 2120/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/9
6. In mixed form: 294/9

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