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Subtract 49/16 from 14/72

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

14/72 - 49/16 is -413/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   14/72 = 14 × 2/72 × 2 = 28/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   49/16 = 49 × 9/16 × 9 = 441/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/144 - 441/144 = 28 - 441/144 = -413/144

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