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Subtract 5/72 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 5/72

63/6 - 5/72 is 751/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   63/6 = 63 × 12/6 × 12 = 756/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/72 - 5/72 = 756 - 5/72 = 751/72
5. In mixed form: 1031/72

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