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Subtract 72/5 from 5/72

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

5/72 - 72/5 is -5159/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   72/5 = 72 × 72/5 × 72 = 5184/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/360 - 5184/360 = 25 - 5184/360 = -5159/360

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