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Subtract 45/72 from 72/5

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 45/72

72/5 - 45/72 is 551/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   72/5 = 72 × 72/5 × 72 = 5184/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5184/360 - 225/360 = 5184 - 225/360 = 4959/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/40
6. In mixed form: 1331/40

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