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Subtract 5/16 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 5/16

72/35 - 5/16 is 977/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/560 - 175/560 = 1152 - 175/560 = 977/560
5. In mixed form: 1417/560

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