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Subtract 72/49 from 3/4

1^st number: 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

3/4 - 72/49 is -141/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   72/49 = 72 × 4/49 × 4 = 288/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/196 - 288/196 = 147 - 288/196 = -141/196

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