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Subtract 42/3 from 35/72

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

35/72 - 42/3 is -973/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 3 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 3 × 24 = 72,
   42/3 = 42 × 24/3 × 24 = 1008/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/72 - 1008/72 = 35 - 1008/72 = -973/72

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