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Subtract 35/72 from 15/3

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/72

15/3 - 35/72 is 325/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   15/3 = 15 × 24/3 × 24 = 360/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/72 - 35/72 = 360 - 35/72 = 325/72
5. In mixed form: 437/72

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