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Subtract 6/72 from 72/35

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 6/72

72/35 - 6/72 is 829/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   72/35 = 72 × 72/35 × 72 = 5184/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   6/72 = 6 × 35/72 × 35 = 210/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5184/2520 - 210/2520 = 5184 - 210/2520 = 4974/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 829/420
6. In mixed form: 1409/420

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