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Subtract 5/72 from 35/28

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 5/72

35/28 - 5/72 is 85/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   35/28 = 35 × 18/28 × 18 = 630/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/504 - 35/504 = 630 - 35/504 = 595/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/72
6. In mixed form: 113/72

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