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Subtract 25/72 from 49/32

1^st number: 1 17/32, 2^nd number: 25/72

49/32 - 25/72 is 341/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   49/32 = 49 × 9/32 × 9 = 441/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/288 - 100/288 = 441 - 100/288 = 341/288
5. In mixed form: 153/288

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