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Subtract 35/72 from 21/10

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 35/72

21/10 - 35/72 is 581/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   21/10 = 21 × 36/10 × 36 = 756/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/360 - 175/360 = 756 - 175/360 = 581/360
5. In mixed form: 1221/360

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