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Subtract 3/70 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/70

72/2 - 3/70 is 2517/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   72/2 = 72 × 35/2 × 35 = 2520/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   3/70 = 3 × 1/70 × 1 = 3/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/70 - 3/70 = 2520 - 3/70 = 2517/70
5. In mixed form: 3567/70

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