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Subtract 25/72 from 20/2

1^st number: 10 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/72

20/2 - 25/72 is 695/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   20/2 = 20 × 36/2 × 36 = 720/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   25/72 = 25 × 1/72 × 1 = 25/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/72 - 25/72 = 720 - 25/72 = 695/72
5. In mixed form: 947/72

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