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Subtract 2/72 from 35/42

35/42 - 2/72 is 29/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   35/42 = 35 × 12/42 × 12 = 420/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/504 - 14/504 = 420 - 14/504 = 406/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/36

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