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Subtract 5/72 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 5/72

49/30 - 5/72 is 563/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   49/30 = 49 × 12/30 × 12 = 588/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/360 - 25/360 = 588 - 25/360 = 563/360
5. In mixed form: 1203/360

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