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Subtract 6/35 from 35/72

35/72 - 6/35 is 793/2520.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   35/72 = 35 × 35/72 × 35 = 1225/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   6/35 = 6 × 72/35 × 72 = 432/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/2520 - 432/2520 = 1225 - 432/2520 = 793/2520

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