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Subtract 72/35 from 5/9

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

5/9 - 72/35 is -473/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/315 - 648/315 = 175 - 648/315 = -473/315

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