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Subtract 15/72 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 15/72

70/5 - 15/72 is 331/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   70/5 = 70 × 72/5 × 72 = 5040/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/360 - 75/360 = 5040 - 75/360 = 4965/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/24
6. In mixed form: 1319/24

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