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Subtract 49/72 from 48/2

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 49/72

48/2 - 49/72 is 1679/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   48/2 = 48 × 36/2 × 36 = 1728/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1728/72 - 49/72 = 1728 - 49/72 = 1679/72
5. In mixed form: 2323/72

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