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Subtract 70/3 from 14/72

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

14/72 - 70/3 is -833/36.

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,
   14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   70/3 = 70 × 24/3 × 24 = 1680/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/72 - 1680/72 = 14 - 1680/72 = -1666/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -833/36

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