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Subtract 1/72 from 10/49

10/49 - 1/72 is 671/3528.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   10/49 = 10 × 72/49 × 72 = 720/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   1/72 = 1 × 49/72 × 49 = 49/3528
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/3528 - 49/3528 = 720 - 49/3528 = 671/3528

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