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Subtract 6/20 from 70/72

70/72 - 6/20 is 121/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   6/20 = 6 × 18/20 × 18 = 108/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/360 - 108/360 = 350 - 108/360 = 242/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/180

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