Answers

Subtract 35/72 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 35/72

84/5 - 35/72 is 5873/360.

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,
   84/5 = 84 × 72/5 × 72 = 6048/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6048/360 - 175/360 = 6048 - 175/360 = 5873/360
5. In mixed form: 16113/360

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