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Subtract 30/9 from 35/72

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

35/72 - 30/9 is -205/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   30/9 = 30 × 8/9 × 8 = 240/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/72 - 240/72 = 35 - 240/72 = -205/72

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