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Subtract 25/72 from 10/7

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 25/72

10/7 - 25/72 is 545/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   10/7 = 10 × 72/7 × 72 = 720/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   25/72 = 25 × 7/72 × 7 = 175/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/504 - 175/504 = 720 - 175/504 = 545/504
5. In mixed form: 141/504

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