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Subtract 6/3 from 10/72

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

10/72 - 6/3 is -67/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 3 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   6/3 = 6 × 24/3 × 24 = 144/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/72 - 144/72 = 10 - 144/72 = -134/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/36

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