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Subtract 72/35 from 5/3

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

5/3 - 72/35 is -41/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
   5/3 = 5 × 35/3 × 35 = 175/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   72/35 = 72 × 3/35 × 3 = 216/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/105 - 216/105 = 175 - 216/105 = -41/105

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