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Subtract 70/72 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 70/72

50/2 - 70/72 is 865/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   50/2 = 50 × 36/2 × 36 = 1800/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/72 - 70/72 = 1800 - 70/72 = 1730/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 865/36
6. In mixed form: 241/36

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