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Subtract 70/72 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 70/72

70/5 - 70/72 is 469/36.

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,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/360 - 350/360 = 5040 - 350/360 = 4690/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/36
6. In mixed form: 131/36

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