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Subtract 27/72 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 27/72

35/8 - 27/72 is 4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/72 - 27/72 = 315 - 27/72 = 288/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1

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