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Subtract 50/70 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 50/70

72/2 - 50/70 is 247/7.

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,
   50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/70 - 50/70 = 2520 - 50/70 = 2470/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/7
6. In mixed form: 352/7

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