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Subtract 2/72 from 7/12

7/12 - 2/72 is 5/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   7/12 = 7 × 6/12 × 6 = 42/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/72 - 2/72 = 42 - 2/72 = 40/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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