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Subtract 3/72 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 3/72

35/20 - 3/72 is 41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   35/20 = 35 × 18/20 × 18 = 630/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/360 - 15/360 = 630 - 15/360 = 615/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
6. In mixed form: 117/24

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