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Subtract 35/70 from 6/72

6/72 - 35/70 is -5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   6/72 = 6 × 35/72 × 35 = 210/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   35/70 = 35 × 36/70 × 36 = 1260/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/2520 - 1260/2520 = 210 - 1260/2520 = -1050/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12

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