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Subtract 35/72 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 35/72

45/14 - 35/72 is 1375/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   45/14 = 45 × 36/14 × 36 = 1620/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/504 - 245/504 = 1620 - 245/504 = 1375/504
5. In mixed form: 2367/504

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