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Subtract 2/72 from 35/36

35/36 - 2/72 is 17/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/72 - 2/72 = 70 - 2/72 = 68/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/18

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