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Subtract 5/72 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 5/72

70/50 - 5/72 is 479/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   70/50 = 70 × 36/50 × 36 = 2520/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/1800 - 125/1800 = 2520 - 125/1800 = 2395/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/360
6. In mixed form: 1119/360

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