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Subtract 35/72 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 35/72

49/6 - 35/72 is 553/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   49/6 = 49 × 12/6 × 12 = 588/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/72 - 35/72 = 588 - 35/72 = 553/72
5. In mixed form: 749/72

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