Answers

Subtract 72/7 from 3/35

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 10 2/7

3/35 - 72/7 is -51/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   72/7 = 72 × 5/7 × 5 = 360/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/35 - 360/35 = 3 - 360/35 = -357/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/5

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