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Subtract 5/72 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/72

8/4 - 5/72 is 139/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   8/4 = 8 × 18/4 × 18 = 144/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/72 - 5/72 = 144 - 5/72 = 139/72
5. In mixed form: 167/72

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