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Subtract 4/20 from 35/72

35/72 - 4/20 is 103/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   4/20 = 4 × 18/20 × 18 = 72/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/360 - 72/360 = 175 - 72/360 = 103/360

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