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Subtract 15/27 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 15/27

72/35 - 15/27 is 473/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   72/35 = 72 × 27/35 × 27 = 1944/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   15/27 = 15 × 35/27 × 35 = 525/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1944/945 - 525/945 = 1944 - 525/945 = 1419/945
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/315
6. In mixed form: 1158/315

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