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Subtract 63/72 from 36/2

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 63/72

36/2 - 63/72 is 137/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   36/2 = 36 × 36/2 × 36 = 1296/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/72 - 63/72 = 1296 - 63/72 = 1233/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/8
6. In mixed form: 171/8

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