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Subtract 72/18 from 24/49

1^st number: 24/49, 2^nd number: 4 0/18

24/49 - 72/18 is -172/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   24/49 = 24 × 18/49 × 18 = 432/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/882 - 3528/882 = 432 - 3528/882 = -3096/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -172/49

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