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Subtract 35/72 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 35/72

10/4 - 35/72 is 145/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   10/4 = 10 × 18/4 × 18 = 180/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/72 - 35/72 = 180 - 35/72 = 145/72
5. In mixed form: 21/72

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