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Subtract 72/35 from 10/15

1^st number: 10/15, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

10/15 - 72/35 is -146/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   10/15 = 10 × 7/15 × 7 = 70/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   72/35 = 72 × 3/35 × 3 = 216/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/105 - 216/105 = 70 - 216/105 = -146/105

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