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Subtract 35/72 from 21/5

1^st number: 4 1/5, 2^nd number: 35/72

21/5 - 35/72 is 1337/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   21/5 = 21 × 72/5 × 72 = 1512/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/360 - 175/360 = 1512 - 175/360 = 1337/360
5. In mixed form: 3257/360

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