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Subtract 7/72 from 49/10

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 7/72

49/10 - 7/72 is 1729/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   49/10 = 49 × 36/10 × 36 = 1764/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/360 - 35/360 = 1764 - 35/360 = 1729/360
5. In mixed form: 4289/360

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