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Subtract 25/72 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 25/72

49/15 - 25/72 is 1051/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   49/15 = 49 × 24/15 × 24 = 1176/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/360 - 125/360 = 1176 - 125/360 = 1051/360
5. In mixed form: 2331/360

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