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Subtract 49/72 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 49/72

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   49/18 = 49 × 4/18 × 4 = 196/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/72 - 49/72 = 196 - 49/72 = 147/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
6. In mixed form: 21/24

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