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Subtract 70/72 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 70/72

70/25 - 70/72 is 329/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   70/25 = 70 × 72/25 × 72 = 5040/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   70/72 = 70 × 25/72 × 25 = 1750/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/1800 - 1750/1800 = 5040 - 1750/1800 = 3290/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/180
6. In mixed form: 1149/180

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