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Subtract 3/72 from 49/36

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 3/72

49/36 - 3/72 is 95/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   49/36 = 49 × 2/36 × 2 = 98/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/72 - 3/72 = 98 - 3/72 = 95/72
5. In mixed form: 123/72

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