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Subtract 2/72 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 2/72

49/25 - 2/72 is 1739/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   49/25 = 49 × 72/25 × 72 = 3528/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/1800 - 50/1800 = 3528 - 50/1800 = 3478/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1739/900
6. In mixed form: 1839/900

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