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Subtract 56/10 from 35/72

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

35/72 - 56/10 is -1841/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
   56/10 = 56 × 36/10 × 36 = 2016/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/360 - 2016/360 = 175 - 2016/360 = -1841/360

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