Answers

Subtract 5/72 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 5/72

70/35 - 5/72 is 139/72.

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,
   70/35 = 70 × 72/35 × 72 = 5040/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   5/72 = 5 × 35/72 × 35 = 175/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/2520 - 175/2520 = 5040 - 175/2520 = 4865/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/72
6. In mixed form: 167/72

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