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Subtract 1/72 from 36/35

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 1/72

36/35 - 1/72 is 2557/2520.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   36/35 = 36 × 72/35 × 72 = 2592/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   1/72 = 1 × 35/72 × 35 = 35/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2592/2520 - 35/2520 = 2592 - 35/2520 = 2557/2520
5. In mixed form: 137/2520

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