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Subtract 5/72 from 8/3

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

8/3 - 5/72 is 187/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   8/3 = 8 × 24/3 × 24 = 192/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/72 - 5/72 = 192 - 5/72 = 187/72
5. In mixed form: 243/72

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