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Subtract 72/5 from 35/90

1^st number: 35/90, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

35/90 - 72/5 is -1261/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/90 - 1296/90 = 35 - 1296/90 = -1261/90

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