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Subtract 7/30 from 90/72

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 7/30

90/72 - 7/30 is 61/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   7/30 = 7 × 12/30 × 12 = 84/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/360 - 84/360 = 450 - 84/360 = 366/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/60
6. In mixed form: 11/60

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