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Subtract 8/9 from 10/72

10/72 - 8/9 is -3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
   8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/72 - 64/72 = 10 - 64/72 = -54/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4

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