Answers

Subtract 35/10 from 75/72

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

75/72 - 35/10 is -59/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   35/10 = 35 × 36/10 × 36 = 1260/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/360 - 1260/360 = 375 - 1260/360 = -885/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/24

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