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Subtract 35/18 from 9/72

1^st number: 9/72, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

9/72 - 35/18 is -131/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/72 - 140/72 = 9 - 140/72 = -131/72

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