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Subtract 48/72 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 48/72

75/10 - 48/72 is 41/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   75/10 = 75 × 36/10 × 36 = 2700/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2700/360 - 240/360 = 2700 - 240/360 = 2460/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/6
6. In mixed form: 65/6

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