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Subtract 70/72 from 36/5

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 70/72

36/5 - 70/72 is 1121/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   36/5 = 36 × 72/5 × 72 = 2592/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2592/360 - 350/360 = 2592 - 350/360 = 2242/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1121/180
6. In mixed form: 641/180

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