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Subtract 35/60 from 72/5

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 35/60

72/5 - 35/60 is 829/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   72/5 = 72 × 12/5 × 12 = 864/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/60 - 35/60 = 864 - 35/60 = 829/60
5. In mixed form: 1349/60

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