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Subtract 10/72 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 10/72

50/35 - 10/72 is 325/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   50/35 = 50 × 72/35 × 72 = 3600/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   10/72 = 10 × 35/72 × 35 = 350/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3600/2520 - 350/2520 = 3600 - 350/2520 = 3250/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/252
6. In mixed form: 173/252

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