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Subtract 63/72 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 63/72

49/25 - 63/72 is 217/200.

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,
   63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/1800 - 1575/1800 = 3528 - 1575/1800 = 1953/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/200
6. In mixed form: 117/200

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