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Subtract 6/28 from 35/72

35/72 - 6/28 is 137/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   6/28 = 6 × 18/28 × 18 = 108/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/504 - 108/504 = 245 - 108/504 = 137/504

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